Heavy showers likely over four days in Gurgaon

GURGAON: Residents in the city continued to experience a humid weather on Monday with the relative humidity at 70%, accompanied by partly cloudy sky. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a “yellow alert” for heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next four days.
The combination of high humidity, partly cloudy sky and intermittent sunshine in some parts of the city is expected to create a muggy and uncomfortable atmosphere.The maximum temperature in the city on Monday was 36.3 degrees Celsius, which was 1.7 notches below Sunday’s 38 degrees. The minimum temperature was recorded at 28 degrees Celsius.
“There is a yellow alert for four days in the region. We cannot specify the areas which will witness rain. In south Haryana, Mahendragarh and Rewari have been witnessing heavy to very heavy rain since the last two days. We are alerting people about the upcoming weather conditions. The monsoon clouds are still gathering pace in Haryana and Punjab,” Shivender Singh, a scientist with IMD, said. As monsoon begins, it is crucial for residents to stay informed about the latest weather advisories and take appropriate measures, including carrying umbrellas or raincoats when going outdoors, steering clear of low-lying areas susceptible to waterlogging, and maintaining proper hygiene to prevent the spread of water-borne illnesses.
The season in India typically is from June to September, with the country receiving around 70% of its annual rainfall during this period. While the monsoon brings much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat, it also brings with it a host of challenges, such as waterlogging, traffic congestion and the spread of water-borne diseases.
Meanwhile, the health department on Monday launched the “Stop Diarrhoea” campaign, emphasizing on the importance of cleanliness and oral rehydration solutions. An oral rehydration therapy (ORT) corner has been established and ORS packets and zinc tablets were distributed to children under the age of five years. The campaign will continue from July 1 to August 31. A total of 157,909 children will be targeted under this campaign.