Dense fog likely in Chandigarh from Thursday onwards

Besides, the day and night temperatures are also expected to drop.

Dense fog is expected in the city from Thursday onwards due to a Western Disturbance, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

A child playing with bubbles at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

According to an IMD official, visibility can reduce to 100 metres in the morning and evenings at isolated pockets in the city. Besides, though rain is unlikely, the day and night temperatures may drop.

On Wednesday, the maximum temperature went up to 23°C from Tuesday’s 20.7°C and was three notches above normal. However, the night temperature decreased slightly from 14°C to 13.6°C, which was eight degrees above normal.

In the coming days, the highs and lows are expected to remain around 22°C and 12°C.