Chandigarh: Mercury stays above 37°C for third straight day

Chandigarh’s maximum temperature continued to stay above the 37°C mark for the third consecutive day on Wednesday; while it was 37.2°C on Tuesday, it rose slightly to 37.5°C on Wednesday, four degrees above normal

The city’s maximum temperature continued to stay above the 37°C mark for the third consecutive day on Wednesday.

While it was 37.2°C on Tuesday, the maximum temperature in Chandigarh rose slightly to 37.5°C on Wednesday, four degrees above normal. (HT File Photo)

While it was 37.2°C on Tuesday, it rose slightly to 37.5°C on Wednesday, four degrees above normal. With no rain around the corner, it may climb to 39°C over the next few days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The minimum temperature also went up from 17.7°C to 18.3°C. It may also increase to 19-20°C over the next three days, as per the weather forecast.

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