Heatwave declared in Chandigarh, rain relief soon

The temperature is likely to fall down from next week as a fresh Western Disturbance (WD) will affect the region and rain is likely in the city around Tuesday

As mercury continued to stay at the 41-degree mark for the second consecutive day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials declared a heatwave in Chandigarh on Saturday.

Over the next three days, maximum temperature will remain around 41°C while minimum temperature will remain around 24°C. (HT PHOTO)

The maximum temperature on the day was 5.1 degrees above normal. A heatwave in this region is declared when the maximum goes over 40°C, and if it goes between 4.5 to 6.4 degrees above normal. If it goes over 6.5 degrees above normal, then a severe heatwave is declared.

As per officials, the maximum temperature can rise further on Sunday, but it is likely to drop the next week when a fresh Western Disturbance (WD) hits the city. Rain relief is also likely around Tuesday.

The minimum temperature also rose from 23°C on Friday to 23.2°C on Saturday, 1.9 degrees above normal. Over the next three days, the maximum temperature will remain around 41°C while the minimum will remain around 24°C.