Chandigarh Anticipates Rain and Cooler Temperatures This Week
Chandigarh: Brace for cloudy skies, rain this week
Hindustan Times
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Chandigarh, India, is set for cloudy skies and rain this week as the India Meteorological Department issues alerts for potential heavy rainfall. A Western Disturbance is expected to bring significant showers, with daytime temperatures dropping below 30°C and nighttime lows around 15°C.
- 01Chandigarh is under a yellow alert for rain on Monday and an orange alert for Wednesday and Thursday.
- 02The expected rainfall is due to an approaching Western Disturbance.
- 03Daytime temperatures are forecasted to fall below 30°C by midweek.
- 04The city recorded 4.8 mm of rain in the last 24 hours as of Sunday morning.
- 05Nearby regions like Punjab and Haryana are also experiencing temperature fluctuations and rain.
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Chandigarh, India, is bracing for a week of cloudy skies and rain, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for Monday and an orange alert for Wednesday and Thursday. This weather change is linked to an approaching Western Disturbance, which is expected to bring light to moderate rain initially, followed by heavier showers midweek. Forecasts predict largely overcast conditions with intermittent rain, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday. Daytime temperatures are expected to drop below 30°C by midweek, while nighttime lows may reach around 15°C. Over the weekend, Chandigarh recorded 4.8 mm of rain, providing brief relief from warm conditions, with maximum temperatures slightly fluctuating between 30.9°C and 30.8°C. Neighboring regions are also feeling the effects, with Punjab's Amritsar and Pathankot recording maximum temperatures of 27.5°C and Haryana's Gurgaon reaching 33.3°C.
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Residents should prepare for cooler temperatures and potential disruptions due to rain, which may affect outdoor activities and transportation.
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