Chandigarh: Despite severe heatwave conditions and rising temperatures across Haryana, water coolers at several public places remain non-functional. In many locations, garbage and dirt have accumulated around the water coolers, while bus stands, parks and major markets lack proper arrangements for drinking water.

The maximum temperature in the state is currently running 4.2 degrees Celsius above normal. On Wednesday, Rohtak recorded a scorching 46.6 degrees Celsius, while temperatures in Hisar, Bhiwani and Narnaul also crossed the 45-degree mark.

The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for thunderstorms and hailstorms in four districts on Friday. For Thursday, an orange alert for heatwave and dust storms has been issued in 10 districts, including Gurugram and Faridabad.

Heatwave Continues as Four Cities Cross 45 Degrees Celsius

Four major cities in Haryana recorded maximum temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius or above on Wednesday. Rohtak remained the hottest at 46.6°C, followed by Narnaul at 45.5°C, while Hisar and Bhiwani recorded 45°C each.

Dry weather and intense heatwave conditions continued across the state, making outdoor movement difficult for residents.

Orange and Yellow Alerts Issued in Several Districts

According to the weather department, districts in southern and eastern Haryana including Gurugram, Faridabad, Palwal, Nuh, Rewari, Mahendragarh, Jhajjar, Rohtak, Sonipat and Panipat are under orange alert for heatwave and dust storms.

Meanwhile, strong winds are expected in northern and western districts such as Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Karnal, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Yamunanagar and Panchkula.

Public Health Concerns Rise During Nautapa

Authorities and health experts have urged people to take precautions during Nautapa, a period known for extreme heat conditions.

Reports of faulty water coolers and poor sanitation around drinking water points have raised concerns about public health and civic negligence during the peak summer season.

Nights Slightly Cooler but Humidity Persists

Although minimum temperatures recorded a slight drop of 0.6°C compared to the previous day, humidity levels continued to trouble residents.

Yamunanagar’s Hathnikund Barrage recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 21.6°C. Karnal recorded 23°C, Hisar 24.5°C, while Rohtak and Charkhi Dadri witnessed warm nights with temperatures around 28.1°C.