Rain to bring down temperature by 3°C in Gurgaon this week

Gurgaon: After enduring weeks of persistent heat, the city is set to witness a shift in weather patterns, with India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph at isolated places from June 16. Meanwhile, widespread rainfall is expected to occur in the state June 20 onwards.On Monday, the city recorded a minimum temperature of 28.2°C, a slight drop of 0.1°C from the previous day, while the maximum temperature stood at 33.7°C. However, a gradual dip of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures is expected across the state by mid-week, offering some respite.According to an IMD official, "A combination of upper air cyclonic circulations and a western disturbance is driving the anticipated weather shift across north India. These systems are expected to pull in moisture from surrounding regions and trigger atmospheric instability, paving the way for rain and storm activity across Haryana."Between June 21 and 22, widespread rainfall is likely, with heavy showers at isolated spots, especially in northern Haryana, IMD predicted, adding that wind speeds may range from 30 to 50 kmph during thunderstorm.With this, along with daytime temperatures going down, soil moisture levels will improve, supporting Kharif crop sowing that already began in parts of the state.However, if rainfall intensifies over short durations, localised flooding and waterlogging could impact low-lying urban areas such as the city, Faridabad, and Rohtak. The weather department has advised residents to remain alert and to avoid open spaces during thunderstorms.