Following the historically cold night of April 8th—a rarity in the city over the last 50 years—the weather is now beginning to take a new turn. According to the Weather Department, while mornings and evenings in the city remain cool, day temperatures have begun a steady upward trend. Over the next five days, the maximum temperature in the Tricity is expected to reach up to 36 degrees Celsius. On Friday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 29.7 degrees—3 degrees below normal. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature was recorded at 12.4 degrees—6 degrees below normal. This explains why a slight chill is still being felt during the mornings and late into the night. Additionally, there has been no rainfall over the past 24 hours.
**Forecast for the Next 5 Days**
Looking at the Weather Department’s forecast for the upcoming five days, partial cloud cover is expected on April 11th, while the skies are set to remain clear from April 12th through April 15th. Concurrently, temperatures will rise daily. According to the department, the maximum temperature could reach 31 degrees on April 11th, 32 degrees on April 12th, 33 degrees on April 13th, 35 degrees on April 14th, and 36 degrees on April 15th. Throughout the week, the afternoon sun will intensify, and residents will once again begin to feel the characteristic heat of April.
**Dry Weather Expected in Chandigarh for a Week**
The Weather Department has issued a forecast predicting dry weather across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh from April 10th to April 16th. There is no likelihood of rain, thunderstorms, or strong winds on any of these days. A reassuring note is that the department has not issued any weather warnings for the entire week. According to weather experts, the influence of the Western Disturbance has now completely subsided. Consequently, the skies will remain clear, and daytime temperatures will rise by 1 to 2 degrees daily. For the time being, residents should be prepared to experience both a slight chill during the mornings and evenings, and intense sunshine during the afternoons.
