Gurgaon swelters as humidity soars to 90%, light rain offers no relief
Even as the minimum temperature dropped a notch from the previous day to record 28 degrees Celsius on Friday, residents felt no relief due to high humidity levels. The maximum temperature was recorded at 35.2 degrees Celsius, which was 0.6 degrees higher than the previous day.
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, the city is under the influence of moist monsoon winds, but due to the weak monsoon current, rainfall activity remains subdued. "The current spell is more about high moisture than rain," an IMD official said, adding that more rainfall is expected in the coming days. "Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in the state on July 9," he said.
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Meanwhile, the humid conditions are expected to persist over the weekend, and residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to outdoor heat, especially during the afternoon hours.
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