Moderate to heavy rain likely for 2 days in Chandigarh

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, May 18

Remnant of cyclonic storm Tauktae is expected to cause moderate to heavy rain in the city during the next two days.

According to the city branch of the Meteorological Department, it will have more impact in Haryana, with widespread rain associated with isolated heavy to very heavy showers/ gusty winds, mostly in northeastern parts or so, including Chandigarh. Punjab will see minimal impact. Districts adjoining northeast Haryana could have moderate showers.

Officials said it was not the cyclone, but its remnant, which would cause western disturbance in the region.

“Cyclone doesn’t have a direct impact in North India as its impact is confined to the coastal region only. It is only the remaining cyclonic winds and clouds which will affect mostly Haryana. Its impact will be minimal in Punjab,” said AK Singh, Director, IMD, Chandigarh.

Meanwhile, due to cloudy weather, the maximum temperature in the city today fell by eight degrees. The day’s temperature had touched the 40.7°C mark, which dropped to 32.2°C today, which is five degrees below normal. On the contrary, the minimum temperature increased from 22.6°C to 27°C, which is four degrees above normal.