Chandigarh: Expect dry weather with rise in day temp this week

The maximum temperature dropped slightly from 32.6°C on Saturday to 32.4°C on Sunday, which is 1°C above normal. The minimum temperature rose from 16.8°C on Saturday to 17.3°C on Sunday, also 1°C above normal

The city, which saw cloudy skies and spells of light rain last week, is likely to witness dry weather this week due to the absence of any active western disturbance, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated on Sunday. Although recent snowfall in the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh will bring cooler conditions at the start of the week, day temperatures are expected to rise by 1°C to 2°C toward the weekend, even as nights remain chilly.

Residents during a morning walk amid a pleasant weather at Sukhna Lake on Sunday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

The maximum temperature dropped slightly from 32.6°C on Saturday to 32.4°C on Sunday, which is 1°C above normal. The minimum temperature rose from 16.8°C on Saturday to 17.3°C on Sunday, also 1°C above normal.

Over the next three days, maximum temperatures will range between 30°C and 31°C, while minimum temperatures will stay between 16°C and 17°C.

Following the recent rainfall, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the ‘satisfactory’ category at 58 on Sunday, having hovered between 40 and 50 over the past week. An AQI between 51 and 100 is classified as satisfactory, though it may cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive individuals.