Chandigarh Weather Alert: Anticipating Heavy Rain for Two Days as Fresh Western Disturbance Approaches!

Chandigarh is bracing itself for significant weather changes in the coming days, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday. This is due to a fresh Western Disturbance (WD) making its way towards the city. On Thursday, the city experienced 0.8 mm of rain, and the IMD has now issued a release warning of more rain for the next four days, with the possibility of thunderstorms extending until Monday. As a precautionary measure, the IMD has issued a yellow alert, the second-highest level in its four-color warning system, urging residents to stay informed and vigilant.

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In addition to the rainfall, Chandigarh has also been witnessing rising temperatures. On Thursday, the maximum temperature reached 36.9°C, which is 3.1 degrees above the normal temperature for this time of the year and marks the highest temperature recorded in July so far. However, it is still lower than the temperatures recorded on July 17 and July 20 in 2022, which reached a peak of 37.1°C, the highest in the month last year.

The minimum temperature has also seen a slight increase, reaching 28.6°C, which is 1.7 degrees above the normal temperature. Over the next three days, the maximum temperature is expected to range between 31°C and 37°C, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover between 27°C and 29°C. As the weather patterns fluctuate, residents are advised to stay informed about potential changes and be prepared for the upcoming heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity.