Gurgaon: Haryana is likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the next few days under the influence of a western disturbance, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate rain at isolated places till May 14.The weather department said there would be no large change in maximum temperatures during the next three to four days, though intermittent rain activity may provide brief relief from heat conditions in parts of the state.In Gurgaon, the maximum temperature was recorded at 35.3 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature settled at 25.5 degrees Celsius. NorthCap University AWS recorded a maximum of 37.6 degrees Celsius. Temperatures in several districts remained in the mid- to high 30s.Minimum temperatures across Haryana remained near normal despite an average rise of 1.6 degrees Celsius compared with the previous day. Rohtak recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 20.6 degrees Celsius. Gurgaon minimum was 21.5 degrees Celsius.Despite a marginal rise of 0.8 degrees Celsius in the average maximum temperature compared with the previous day, day temperatures across Haryana remained 2.4 degrees Celsius below normal on average, according to IMD data.Faridabad recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 45.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Among other districts, Bhiwani recorded 42 degrees Celsius, Sirsa 41.4 degrees Celsius, Narnaul 39 degrees Celsius, Hisar 38.7 degrees Celsius and Rohtak 38.5 degrees Celsius.The IMD said a western disturbance as a trough in middle and upper tropospheric westerlies persists over north India and is influencing weather conditions over Haryana and adjoining states.The department has advised people to remain cautious during thunderstorm activity, especially in open areas, and avoid taking shelter under trees during lightning events.According to the seven-day forecast, weather conditions are likely to turn dry in Haryana from May 15 onwards.
