Gurgaon records 16.8°C minimum; thunderstorms forecast for Oct 29-30

Gurgaon recorded a minimum temperature of 16.8°C on Monday, down from 18°C on Sunday, as cooler mornings and evenings set in across the city. Northcap University’s automatic weather station logged a maximum of 31.6°C, while the Gurgaon AWS recorded a maximum of 29.9°C.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast dry weather for Haryana on Oct 27, followed by isolated rain on Oct 28 and scattered rain on Oct 29. Isolated rain is also expected on Oct 30 and 31, before dry conditions return on Nov 1.

For Gurgaon residents, the main watch dates are Oct 29 and 30. The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph across Haryana and Chandigarh on both days. Faridabad recorded Haryana’s highest maximum temperature on Monday, at 32.4°C.

People commuting or planning outdoor work on Oct 29 and 30 may need to account for short spells of rain and strong winds.