Gurgaon: City on Wednesday witnessed a sharp dip in daytime temperatures with the maximum tumbling by 8.6°C in just 24 hours, even as night temperatures climbed due to persistent cloud cover and scattered rainfall across the district. According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city woke up to overcast skies and gusty winds after light to moderate rainfall in several pockets.IMD’s Chandigarh centre reported that Haryana’s average minimum temperature rose by 2.6°C over the previous day and remained 5.1°C above normal, signalling a warm, moisture-laden spell over the region. In Gurgaon, automated weather stations recorded a minimum of 15.2°C, significantly higher than the 12.6°C logged 1 day earlier.The rain distribution varied sharply. Tehsil-wise IMD data showed: Gurgaon tehsil (2 mm), Wazirabad (2 mm), Kadipur (2 mm), Harsaru (2 mm), Badshahpur (1 mm), Manesar (1 mm), Pataudi (1 mm), and Sohna and Farukhnagar (nil).Most others reported cloudy conditions without measurable rain.Meteorologists attributed the warmer-than-usual night temperatures to a thick cloud layer coupled with surface winds, which prevented heat from escaping during the night. As a result, early-morning cooling was largely absent, leaving temperatures elevated across the region. Windy and overcast conditions persisted through Wednesday morning.IMD officials said, “No heavy rainfall is expected immediately, but cloudiness and intermittent winds will likely continue over Gurgaon and neighbouring districts for the next 24 hours. These conditions may keep night temperatures above normal despite fluctuations in daytime heating.”Going by the data for February, Gurgaon’s maximum temperatures dropped to as low as 8°C (February 4) and climbed above 12°C on many days. Minimums showed a warming trend from mid-February, peaking at 29.2°C on February 16, before settling at 19.5°C on February 18.With western disturbances sustaining cloud cover but not bringing significant rain, Gurgaon’s nights are expected to remain warmer than usual for mid-February. Meteorologists said daytime temperatures may remain unstable depending on cloud intensity but are unlikely to see a major spike until skies clear.
