Rain gone, sun back: Temperature to breach 40 degree Celsius in Gurgaon

GURGAON: Brace for hot and sultry weather conditions in the coming days as the maximum temperature is likely to breach 40 degrees Celsius by the weekend according to India Meteorological Department (IMD). The minimum temperature on Monday was recorded at 23.6 degrees Celsius, while the maximum was recorded at 36.7 degrees Celsius.
No heat wave alert has been issued for the region so far by the weather department. A heatwave is declared when the maximum temperature is over 40 degrees Celsius and at least 4.5 notches above normal.
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"The region is likely to witness a gradual rise in temperature and by the weekend the maximum temperature is likely to be around 41 degrees. Dry weather conditions will prevail in the region. A western disturbance is likely to approach on May 14 and 15 but there is no chance of rain," said Manmohan Singh, IMD director in Chandigarh.
The city's air quality index (AQI) on Monday was recorded at 164 (moderate). According to an official at System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), "The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from northwest directions in Delhi-NCR with wind speed 12-25 kmph. The air quality is likely to be in 'poor' or 'moderate' for the next five days."
According to guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), when AQI is 'poor', breathing discomfort can be felt by most people on prolonged exposure. People who are unusually sensitive to ozone or particle pollution may experience respiratory symptoms.