Western disturbance may bring rain to Haryana; temperatures likely to dip

A fresh western disturbance could bring a change in Haryana's weather towards the end of October, with the possibility of rain and thunderstorms in parts of the state after several days of largely dry conditions. Weather forecasts indicate that temperatures may fluctuate as cloud cover increases, while cooler nights are expected to continue across several districts.

According to the latest forecast, Haryana is likely to experience hazy conditions from October 25 to 27, with little likelihood of rainfall during this period. Daytime temperatures are expected to range between approximately 29 and 33 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures could fall to around 14 to 18 degrees Celsius in some areas.

The possibility of rain increases around October 29, although its intensity and geographical spread remain uncertain. Forecasts differ across locations, indicating that some districts could experience thunderstorms while others may receive little or no rainfall.

𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀

The change in weather follows rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across parts of Haryana and Delhi-NCR over the weekend. Showers were reported in Gurugram and Faridabad late on Saturday, while some areas of the wider National Capital Region experienced hail.

Meteorologist Dr Chandramohan said a western disturbance had become active over the region, bringing cloud cover, gusty winds and isolated rainfall. Parts of Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind and Bhiwani experienced thunderstorms and strong winds, while scattered hail was reported in some locations.

Earlier forecasts had indicated that western Haryana could receive isolated rainfall on October 24 and 25. The weather activity followed a dry spell lasting approximately 10 days across parts of Haryana and Punjab.

𝗜𝗠𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

The India Meteorological Department's October 25 warning bulletin indicates no significant weather warning for Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi until October 28. However, thunderstorms, lightning and squally weather are indicated for October 29 and 30.

The forecast suggests that another spell of unsettled weather could develop towards the end of the month. Isolated to scattered rainfall is possible across Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab between October 28 and 30, with gusty winds also expected at isolated places.

The IMD has indicated that winds could reach 30 to 40 kmph, with gusts touching 50 kmph in parts of the region during October 29 and 30.

𝗚𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝘆

The IMD's city forecast for Gurugram indicates relatively stable temperatures over the next several days. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 30.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 16.8 degrees Celsius on October 24, with no measurable rainfall recorded during the preceding observation period.

Maximum temperatures are forecast to remain close to 30 degrees Celsius until October 28, before declining marginally to around 29 degrees Celsius on October 29 and 30. Minimum temperatures are expected to hover between 15 and 17 degrees Celsius.

The city-specific forecast does not indicate widespread rainfall during this period, despite the broader regional possibility of thunderstorms. This suggests that any rainfall may be localised rather than uniformly distributed across the state.

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱

The changing weather conditions are expected to contribute to a gradual seasonal cooling trend as Haryana moves towards November. Although daytime temperatures remain relatively warm, nights have become noticeably cooler, particularly in areas away from major urban centres.

Weather conditions could also affect agricultural activities, especially where standing crops or harvested produce remain exposed to rain and strong winds. Farmers may need to take precautions during thunderstorms, while commuters should remain alert to sudden changes in visibility and road conditions.

The IMD's forecast indicates that the next significant period to monitor will be October 29 and 30, when thunderstorms and gusty winds are possible across parts of Haryana and neighbouring regions.