Kanpur Swelters Under Heat and Humidity; Rain Forecast for Thursday
Kanpur experienced sultry weather on Wednesday with high temperatures and humidity, despite a forecast for rain. Conditions are expected to persist with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms on Thursday.
Key takeaways
- Kanpur experienced high temperatures and humidity on Wednesday, with a heat index feeling like 44°C.
- Despite a 65% chance of rain, Kanpur remained dry on Wednesday.
- The forecast for Thursday includes partly cloudy skies, high humidity, and a 65% chance of scattered rain with thunderstorms.
- Increasing cloud cover is anticipated in the Kanpur division from August 13 due to atmospheric moisture and new weather systems.
What Happened
Residents of Kanpur Nagar endured sultry weather conditions on Wednesday, characterized by bright sunshine and high humidity. The maximum temperature reached 34.6°C, with the heat index making it feel as high as 44°C. Despite a 65% chance of rain forecasted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city remained dry, similar to the previous day. North-westerly winds did not provide significant relief from the oppressive heat and humidity.
What Happens Next
The IMD predicts partly cloudy skies and continued high humidity for Kanpur division on Thursday. There is a 65% possibility of scattered rain accompanied by lightning, potentially occurring in the afternoon or late night. Weather conditions may worsen during the afternoon or night, with isolated areas likely to experience showers, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Humid conditions are expected to persist.
Key Facts
- The maximum temperature in Kanpur Nagar on Wednesday was recorded at 34.6°C.
- The daytime heat index in Kanpur touched 44°C on Wednesday.
- Maximum relative humidity recorded in Kanpur on Wednesday was 86%.
- Winds in Kanpur on Wednesday ranged from 4.1 to 7.9 kmph.
- The IMD had forecasted a 65% chance of rain for Kanpur on Wednesday.
- The IMD forecasts partly cloudy skies, high humidity, and light to moderate rain with thunderstorms for the Kanpur division on Thursday.
- Weather expert SN Sunil Pandey stated that atmospheric moisture and new weather systems are increasing moisture flow, with increasing cloud cover expected from August 13.
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