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.
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):
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Orange alert for: Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Mewat, Palwal
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Yellow alert for most remaining districts
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Green zone: Kaithal, Jind, Panipat
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Expected conditions: Thunderstorms, lightning, and winds between 40–60 km/h
May 5 (Monday):
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Orange alert: Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar
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Yellow alert: 13 districts including Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kaithal, Panipat, Sonipat
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Green zone: 6 districts
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Rain probability: Up to 75% in north-eastern districts
May 6 (Tuesday):
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Cloud cover and storms expected in 13 districts
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Clear skies expected in 9 districts
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Rain likelihood:
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25% in Sirsa, Fatehabad, Jind, Hisar
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25–50% in remaining districts
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May 7 (Wednesday):
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Rain expected in 6 districts: Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Kaithal
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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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