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Chandigarh: with 48mm rain, city saw its wettest April in 13 years
The long-range forecast issued by the IMD states that the maximum temperature is also likely to be on the lower end due to the possibility of above-average rain in May.
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The city saw its wettest April in 13 years, India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said, adding that May is also likely to receive above-average rainfall.
According to officials, 48.1 mm rain was recorded in the city in April, which is 259% above the normal of 13.4 mm for the month.
IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said the month had been largely dry and saw intense heatwave conditions, but a Western Disturbance towards the end of the month led to pleasant conditions. In good news for residents, another rain spell is expected from Saturday, thanks to a fresh Western Disturbance headed this way.
The system is likely to be strongest around May 4 and May 5, and may continue till May 7, according to initial forecasts.
The long-range forecast issued by the IMD states that the maximum temperature is also likely to be on the lower end due to the possibility of above-average rain in May.
The city’s average maximum temperature in April stood at 35°C, compared to 36.8°C in 2025 and 34.7°C in 2024. The average minimum temperature was 18.2°C, the lowest since 2021, when it was 18.1°C.
On Friday, the maximum temperature dipped from 36.8°C on Thursday to 35.2°C, which was 2.3 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature dropped from 20.6°C to 19.8°C, 3.5 degrees below normal.
Over the next three days, the maximum temperature is expected to remain between 33°C and 37°C, while the minimum is likely to range between 21°C and 23°C.
