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The maximum temperature in Sangam city was recorded at 22.2°C on Friday, which was 9.9°C below normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 20.2°C. The city received 5.5 mm of rainfall, further intensifying the cool and damp weather conditions. Prayagraj: Prayagraj remained cloudy and chilly on Friday due to Cyclone Arnab.
Cool winds blew through the day and light rain since morning lowered the temperature and disrupted daily life in parts of the city. The city received light drizzle at intervals since midnight, with several localities witnessing continuous or intermittent rain through the morning. The persistent cloud cover, coupled with cool winds, brought relief from the warm conditions witnessed over the past few days.
Earlier reporting noted: The city recorded a maximum temperature of 24.8 degrees C, which was 7.3 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature too was almost the same, registering just around a degree less at 23.6 degrees Celsius. The rural belt around Prayagraj also reported light showers, with cloudy conditions prevailing across the district. Stay updated with the latest Prayagraj news.
The weather also had a visible impact on markets and public movement. Several markets and busy commercial areas remained relatively deserted during the morning as people stayed indoors amid continuous drizzle and chilly winds.Traffic movement also remained comparatively subdued in some areas. Farmers remained watchful of prolonged wet conditions as paddy harvesting and other seasonal agricultural activities are underway. Weather conditions remained pleasant but cloudy throughout the day, with the possibility of further light rain or drizzle. Download the TOI App. The showers brought relief from the warm and sultry conditions and led to a noticeable fall in temperatures across the district. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast rain and thunderstorms, along with lightning and gusty winds, in the region under the influence of the system. The weather remained pleasant throughout the day, with the difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures narrowing to around one degree.
Earlier reporting noted: The weather system, which developed over the Bay of Bengal and crossed the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast before moving inland, influenced weather conditions over eastern Uttar Pradesh. Earlier reporting noted: Arnab’s impact: Rain, cool winds sweep Prayagraj; paddy farmers on alert Prayagraj : The impact of Cyclone Arnab brought a sudden change in weather in Prayagraj on Thursday, with cloudy skies, cool winds and drizzle in several city localities, while rural areas received more widespread rain.