Mercury hits 41°C; heatwave declared in parts of Chandigarh tricity

At India Meteorological Department’s airport observatory, the mercury meter read an even higher 42.5°C, which was 4.5 degrees above normal, leading to heatwave conditions towards this side of the tricity

The maximum temperature hit the 41°C mark on Wednesday, a first this season and 3.5 degrees above normal.

The minimum temperature also rose from 20.9°C to 22.4°C, but was still 1.4 degree below normal in tricity. (HT file photo)

At India Meteorological Department’s airport observatory, the mercury meter read an even higher 42.5°C, which was 4.5 degrees above normal, leading to heatwave conditions towards this side of the tricity.

The minimum temperature also rose from 20.9°C to 22.4°C, but was still 1.4 degree below normal.

IMD’s heatwave warning will be in effect from Thursday till Sunday, when the maximum temperature will remain between 41°C and 44°C.

A heatwave is declared in this region when the maximum temperature goes over 40°C and is also 4.5°C above normal.

Amid such weather conditions, IMD has advised people to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, especially during peak hours, and stay hydrated.