Mercury touches 40°C again in Chandigarh; set to rise further

Earlier this month, the maximum temperature had peaked at 40.7°C on May 17, before dropping amid cloudy weather and rain.

The mercury once again touched 40°C in Chandigarh on Tuesday, and is likely to rise further in the coming days.

The city’s minimum temperature went up from 20.5°C to 22.6°C. It is expected to go up further to 24-25°C in the next three days. (Representative Photo/HT File)

Earlier this month, the maximum temperature had peaked at 40.7°C on May 17, before dropping amid cloudy weather and rain.

“Due to clear skies, the maximum temperature went up to 40°C from Monday’s 37.4°C. Similar conditions are likely to continue till at least Friday and temperature can go as high as 42°C,” said an India Meteorological Department official.

Meanwhile, the minimum temperature also went up from 20.5°C to 22.6°C. It is expected to go up further to 24-25°C in the next three days.