Chandigarh Residents Anticipate Rain Relief After Heatwave
Chandigarh: After days of sizzle, it’s finally time for drizzle
Hindustan Times
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Following a prolonged heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C, Chandigarh, India, is set to experience relief as two Western Disturbances bring rain this week. Daytime temperatures are expected to drop to around 36°C by April 30, with thunderstorms and lightning warnings in effect.
- 01Chandigarh has experienced a heatwave with temperatures over 40°C for four days.
- 02Rain is expected to start on Tuesday and may continue into Thursday.
- 03Temperatures are forecasted to drop to around 36°C by April 30.
- 04A yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning has been issued for the coming days.
- 05Last year, temperatures exceeded 40°C later in April, but this year they peaked earlier.
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Chandigarh, India, is finally set to receive some relief from a severe heatwave that has seen temperatures soar above 40°C for four consecutive days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts rain starting Tuesday, with conditions expected to remain partly cloudy from Monday evening. Temperatures are projected to drop to around 36°C by April 30. Despite the anticipated rain, a yellow alert for heatwave conditions will remain in effect on Monday, with temperatures still around 41°C. From Tuesday to Thursday, residents should prepare for thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 50 km/h. Last year, temperatures crossed the 40°C mark later in the month, highlighting the unusual early onset of heat this year.
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The expected rain will provide much-needed relief from the heatwave, improving conditions for residents and potentially benefiting agriculture.
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