Prayagraj has experienced a three-day stretch of cool weather, characterized by persistent cloudy skies, rainfall, and cool winds. On Saturday, the maximum temperature recorded was 27.6°C, reflecting the ongoing climatic conditions in the region.
The district recorded 11.6 mm of rainfall during the day, while relative humidity remained between 92% and 98%. The prevailing weather pattern, which began on Thursday, has been linked to the remnants of deep depression Arnab, which crossed the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast near Kalingapatnam on the intervening night of Sept 23 and 24 before moving inland. On Thursday, the maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 26.8°C and 25.8°C, respectively. On Friday, they stood at 25.5°C and 25°C, while Saturday’s maximum temperature reached 27.6°C.
The system has continued to influence weather over eastern Uttar Pradesh, triggering widespread rainfall. Prayagraj has witnessed unusually cool conditions for late Sept, with only a marginal difference between day and night temperatures. Cloud cover persisted through the morning on Saturday before rainfall intensified in the afternoon.
Rain is likely to continue on Sunday, though conditions are expected to improve from the second half of the day as the weather system gradually weakens, according to the weather department.
The prolonged spell of rain and strong winds has also raised concerns among farmers, particularly as paddy crops are ready for harvest. In several areas, the crop has started lodging under the impact of rain and wind, increasing the risk of damage and delaying harvesting operations.