5-day rain spell likely from today in Chandigarh : The Tribune India

5-day rain spell likely from today in Chandigarh

5-day rain spell likely from today in Chandigarh

Students walk under an umbrella to save themselves from scorching heat in Chandigarh on Saturday. Photo: NITIN MITTAL



Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 10

The city today witnessed the hottest day of this monsoon season as the daytime temperature reached 40.4°C. The Met Department considers the monsoon season from June 1 to September 30.

A respite from the scorching heat is expected for the next few days with the department predicting another rain spell. People faced a tough time as the maximum temperature touched as 40.4°C, two degrees above normal. However, the minimum temperature remained normal at 26°C.

“Temperatures are not expected to rise as there is a rain forecast for next few days,” said Chandigarh Meteorological Department’s Director Manmohan Singh. Another rain spell is likely from June 11 to 15.

The monsoon hit India on Thursday with its onset over Kerala, a week after the normal date of June 1. However, the Met Director said it was yet to be ascertained when the monsoon would hit the city. The department would be in a position to better predict the monsoon’s arrival here once it reached around Uttar Pradesh, he said.

The IMD had earlier said due to the “Biparjoy” cyclone, the onset of the monsoon over Kerala would be mild. The very severe cyclone, "Biparjoy" will intensify and move towards nearly north-northwest.

Tribune Shorts


Top News

Waheeda Rehman to get this year’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Waheeda Rehman to get this year's Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Regarded one of India’s finest actors, she has worked in mor...

Canadian Sikhs stage protests against Indian government over Nijjar killing

Canadian Sikhs stage protests against Indian government over Nijjar killing

Canada is home to about 770,000 Sikhs - the highest populati...


Cities

View All