Times News NetworkKanpur: Residents of Kanpur on Friday experienced slight relief from theintense heat as the mercury dipped and the maximum temperaturesettled at 37.3 degrees Celsius, which was 3.9 degrees below normal.The minimum temperature also dropped and was recorded at 26.2 degreesCelsius, providing some respite to residents during the night. However,high relative humidity continued to trouble citizens. North-eastern windsswept across the city at speeds ranging between 11.7 kmph and 17.3 kmph.The city witnessed cloudy skies and light drizzle in some areas during themorning hours, offering pleasant weather to morning walkers. However, by 8am, the skies cleared and bright sunshine returned.Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a strongpossibility of light rain accompanied by strong winds and hailstorms inparts of the Kanpur division during the next 24 hours. Wind speeds of 50 to60 kmph are likely during this period, which may provide significant relieffrom the prevailing heat and humidity conditions.According to the forecast, daytime temperatures are expected to remainbetween 35 degrees Celsius and 39 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature is likely to be between 27 degreesCelsius and 28 degrees Celsius during night and early morning hours.Humidity levels are expected to remain high between 50 and 70 percent.On Saturday, June 13, light drizzle or cloudy conditions are likely duringthe morning hours, while clear skies and bright sunshine is expected laterin the day. In view of the sudden weather change and strong winds, theMeteorological Department has advised residents to remain alert and stay atsafe places during adverse weather conditions.Dr S. Sunil Pandey, weather expert at Chandra Shekhar Azad University ofAgriculture and Technology, said that due to atmospheric moisture, strongwinds, thunderstorms and light rain or showers are likely in the Kanpurdivision from Friday night till Saturday morning. He added that a furtherdrop in temperature is expected, though humid conditions may continuewhenever sunlight reappears.
