Day temperatures cross 30°C in several UP districts, further rise of 2-3°C likely in coming days
This indicates a gradual transition toward warmer conditions across the state in the coming days, said experts
Many other districts, including Aligarh, Hamirpur and Fursatganj, also reported maximum temperatures close to or around 30°C on Tuesday. (File/Representational image)
Summer appears to have arrived early in Uttar Pradesh as day temperatures have started rising across the state. The maximum temperature has crossed the 30°C mark in several districts, as per the latest weather update report of India Meteorological Department’s Meteorological Centre, Lucknow.
According to the data, Jhansi (31.8°C), Prayagraj (31.6°C), Banda (31.4°C), Varanasi BHU (31.1°C) and Agra (32.2°C) recorded temperatures above normal on Monday, indicating an early warming trend.
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Most districts recorded maximum temperatures 2°C to 6°C above normal, informed experts: Aligarh was 6.1°C above normal, while Agra recorded a maximum temperature of 32.2°C — 5°C above normal. Meerut also recorded a maximum temperature 5.6 °C above normal.
State capital Lucknow, meanwhile, managed to beat the trend, seeing a maximum temperature of 28.9°C — about 2.1°C above normal — while the minimum temperature stood at 12.6°C.
In contrast, night temperatures remained relatively moderate, generally ranging between 9°C and 14°C. Banda (9.2°C) and Bahraich (10.4°C) are among the cooler locations.
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Relative humidity ranged between 33% and 93% as no rainfall was recorded across the state during the observation period till Monday evening.
The days ahead
The weather department has forecast clear skies with mist during night and morning hours, and dry weather over most parts of the state.
However, due to changing weather conditions and the influence of an approaching western disturbance, minimum temperatures are expected to rise by 2-3°C over the next two to three days, leading to warmer nights.
It is expected to fall by the same amount during the subsequent two-three days, followed by a rise in temperature again thereafter.
Meanwhile, western Uttar Pradesh may witness light and isolated rainfall on Tuesday, though no major change in maximum temperatures is expected immediately.
Meteorological experts maintain the current trend indicates a gradual transition toward warmer conditions across the state in the coming days.
Many other districts, including Aligarh, Hamirpur and Fursatganj, also reported maximum temperatures close to or around 30°C on Tuesday. (File/Representational image) 
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