Fog blankets Chandigarh Tricity region as day temperature plunges
Chandigarh’s IAF airport observatory logged the second lowest day temperature at 19.1°C
The Chandigarh Tricity region witnessed marked chill on Wednesday as day temperature dipped sharply, accompanied by the season’s first spell of shallow to medium fog during the morning and evening hours.
Panchkula recorded the lowest maximum temperature in the Tricity at 18°C, a steep 6.5 degree Celsius drop from the previous day, marking the sharpest fall in the region.
Chandigarh’s IAF airport observatory logged the second lowest day temperature at 19.1°C, down by 5.1 degrees, while the Chandigarh city observatory recorded a higher maximum of 23°C, still reflecting a cooling trend.
Night temperatures, however, showed a slight rise across the region. Chandigarh recorded a minimum of 8.3°C, while the IAF airport station logged 8.5°C. Panchkula’s minimum stood at 8°C, indicating relatively milder nights despite the pronounced daytime cooling.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense to very dense fog at a few places over the Tricity for the next two days, followed by dense fog at isolated places on Saturday. Partly cloudy weather is likely, with maximum temperatures hovering around 21-22°C and minimum between 8°C and 9°C over the next couple of days.
