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Rain forecast in Chandigarh, expected to bring down pollution level

On Sunday, the maximum temperature was 27.5°C, 1.5°C less than Saturday. The night temperature at 11.2°C witnessed a dip by 1°C. The humidity level was between 35 and 85 per cent. 

Updated on: Nov 13, 2017, 12:16:02 IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By , Chandigarh
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City residents are in a for cloudy and rainy week with the weatherman predicting light rain on November 14-15 (Tuesday, Wednesday) that could see a dip in temperature as well.

Visitors at the Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Sunday. (Sikander Singh/HT)
Visitors at the Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Sunday. (Sikander Singh/HT)

“The weather will turn cloudy from Monday evening onwards and there are chances of light rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. Light rain showers will further bring a dip in the day’s temperature by 2-3°C,” said Surender Paul, director, India Meteorological Department, Chandigarh.

He added the showers will clean the environment and bring down pollution level. On Sunday, the maximum temperature was 27.5°C, 1.5°C less than Saturday. The night temperature at 11.2°C witnessed a dip by 1°C. The humidity level was between 35 and 85 per cent.

The temperature on Monday will remain around 27°C. Weather is expected to turn cloudy by Monday evening. However, it is likely to dip to 23°C over the next three days.

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