At 1.7°C, Gurgaon sees coldest day this winter

Gurgaon: After a comparatively gentle winter to date, Wednesday turned out to be the coldest day of the season for Gurgaon with the minimal temperature dropping to 1.7 levels Celsius, 3.5 levels lesser than the pervious day.

The utmost temperature was 16 levels Celsius, which was additionally one diploma decrease than Tuesday. The final time the temperature was this low was on December 29, 2014, when it recorded 0.4 levels Celsius.

The chilly wind, at 18km per hour on Wednesday, had metropolis residents huddling into their sweaters and maintaining indoors.

The minimal temperature is prone to fall by 1 to 2 levels throughout the subsequent 24 hours, mentioned the India Meteorological Division (IMD). In the meantime, the utmost temperature is predicted to hover round 17 levels Celsius.

IMD officers mentioned the area goes to witness the coldest spell of this season to date. Heavy fog is predicted within the subsequent two days, which can have an effect on the commuting and flight schedules. The sky remained clear on Wednesday and solar was seen throughout the morning hours.

“The western cyclonic wind and heavy snowfall within the Himalayas are the explanation for the chilly wave within the metropolis,” mentioned an IMD official.

In line with Met division, the utmost temperature will dip to round 15 levels Celsius over the weekend. Officers mentioned dense fog will prevail until January-end.

Commuters have been suggested to make use of fog lights on highways and drive cautiously to keep away from accidents. Site visitors motion is predicted to be sluggish on Thursday due to much less visibility on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway.

In the meantime, medical doctors have suggested residents to keep away from stepping out early morning and late night for walks.

Dr Rajesh Kumar, guide, inside medication, Paras Hospital, Gurgaon, mentioned, “Individuals who have a historical past of respiratory issues ought to shield themselves from the altering temperature. Chilly climate may additionally contribute to respiratory issues.”