Rain likely till July 14 in Chandigarh

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 10

The Chandigarh Meteorological Department has issued a rain forecast in the city till July 14.

According to the department, light to moderate rain/thundershower activity is likely at a few places over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh during the next 24 hours.

Thereafter, rain activity is likely to increase further from July 11 to 13 with light to moderate rain/thundershowers at most places and heavy rain at isolated places.

Isolated thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (speed up to 30-40 km ph) is also likely during the next 48-72 hours.

“Maximum temperature has fallen by 2-3°C over most parts of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh during the past 24 hours, consequently heatwave conditions have abated in the region. Maximum temperature is likely to further fall by 2-3°C during the next two-three days,” said a scientist.

The max temperature in the city today was 37.5°C, three degrees above normal, while minimum temperature was 30.3°C, six degrees above normal.