Rain Alert Issued Across Haryana for Three Days; Gusty Winds up to 60 km/h Expected, Hisar Remains Warmest

Western Disturbances Bring Unstable Weather Until May 7; IMD Issues Yellow and Green Alerts for Multiple Districts

Chandigarh, May 5 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a three-day rain and storm alert for Haryana, forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and wind speeds up to 60 km/h across the state. The weather shift is being driven by the impact of back-to-back Western Disturbances and the movement of northeastern winds, resulting in variable weather patterns through May 7.

Rain Alert Issued

While the maximum temperature in the state rose by 5.3°C on Saturday, it still remained 3.1°C below normal for this time of year, indicating an unusual cooling trend despite summer’s advance.

District-wise Forecast and Alert Status

May 4 (Sunday):

  • Orange alert for: Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Mewat, Palwal

  • Yellow alert for most remaining districts

  • Green zone: Kaithal, Jind, Panipat

  • Expected conditions: Thunderstorms, lightning, and winds between 40–60 km/h

May 5 (Monday):

  • Orange alert: Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar

  • Yellow alert: 13 districts including Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kaithal, Panipat, Sonipat

  • Green zone: 6 districts

  • Rain probability: Up to 75% in north-eastern districts

May 6 (Tuesday):

  • Cloud cover and storms expected in 13 districts

  • Clear skies expected in 9 districts

  • Rain likelihood:

    • 25% in Sirsa, Fatehabad, Jind, Hisar

    • 25–50% in remaining districts

May 7 (Wednesday):

  • Rain expected in 6 districts: Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kaithal

  • Dry weather in the rest of Haryana

Hisar Records Sharpest Temperature Rise, Remains Hottest

Despite cooler conditions overall, Hisar’s Balsamand area recorded the highest temperature in Haryana, at 38.2°C, following a sharp 8.3°C rise in 24 hours. This makes Balsamand the warmest locality in the state amid fluctuating weather.

District Max Temp (°C) Deviation
Hisar (Balsamand) 38.2 +8.3
State Average ~35 -3.1 (vs normal)

Outlook and Advisory

The Department of Agricultural Meteorology at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, has advised farmers and residents to prepare for intermittent rainfall and gusty winds, especially in northern and eastern districts. Authorities urge caution against exposure during lightning and outdoor activities during peak wind hours.

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