Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are set to experience dry conditions over the coming days, with no rain expected until November 5. Although sunshine is likely to dominate daytime weather, temperatures have started falling in several parts of the state, bringing a noticeable chill during the morning and evening.
The region’s average maximum temperature dropped by 1.1 degrees Celsius and is now 1.8 degrees below normal, according to the available weather data. Ropar recorded the highest maximum temperature at 32.8 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported a cyclonic circulation over northern Punjab and neighbouring areas at an altitude of around 4.5 kilometres above mean sea level. Another circulation over southern Punjab, located at approximately 1.5 kilometres, has weakened.
Chandigarh Weather: Temperature May Reach 31 Degrees
The weather is expected to remain predominantly dry across Punjab and Chandigarh through November 5. Clear skies are likely to prevail, while night temperatures could decline slightly over the next few days.
Chandigarh is expected to record minimum temperatures of around 14 to 15 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperatures may remain between 30 and 31 degrees Celsius.
These conditions are likely to keep afternoons relatively warm, even as mornings and evenings become more comfortable and cooler.
Pathankot, Hoshiarpur Record Sharp Temperature Decline
The fall in maximum temperatures has been particularly noticeable in areas bordering Himachal Pradesh. Over the past 24 hours, several plains and semi-hilly locations in these districts recorded declines ranging from 1 to 4.4 degrees Celsius.
The Thein Dam area in Pathankot district registered the steepest fall of 4.4 degrees Celsius, with its maximum temperature settling at 25.4 degrees.
Saleran in Hoshiarpur recorded a decline of 4.2 degrees, taking the maximum temperature to 27.8 degrees Celsius. At the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Pathankot, the maximum temperature fell by 3 degrees to 27.9 degrees Celsius.
The Bhakra Dam area in Ropar also experienced a drop, with the maximum temperature declining by 1.4 degrees to 28 degrees Celsius.
The temperature changes have made early mornings and evenings cooler across these locations. With no significant rainfall expected in the forecast period, residents are likely to continue experiencing sunny afternoons and cooler conditions later in the day.
