Chandigarh, June 19: Bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat, the southwest monsoon has advanced into Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed on Thursday. The region is set to receive widespread rainfall over the next six days, beginning Friday, June 21.
Favourable conditions have developed for further monsoon progress, the IMD said, with the northern limit of the monsoon extending through several cities including Barmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Sonbhadra. The department added that the monsoon will likely cover remaining parts of northwest India within the next 2–3 days.
Rain & Thunderstorm Forecast:
- Punjab: Light to moderate rain is likely at most places on June 22 and 25, and at many places on June 21 and 23.
- Haryana & Chandigarh: Most places will witness rain on June 21, 22, 23, and 25.
- Thunderstorms with gusty winds (30–40 km/h) and lightning are expected at isolated locations, especially on June 21.
- Heavy rain is very likely at isolated locations on June 21, 22, 23, and 25 across all three regions.
Temperature Trends:
Despite today’s maximum temperatures staying under 40°C, the weather remained humid.
- Chandigarh: Max 36.9°C | Min 27.5°C
- Mohali: Max 36.5°C | Min 27.7°C
- Panchkula: Max 35.5°C | Min 26.4°C
The hottest places were Bathinda (40°C) and Sirsa (39.8°C), while Pathankot and Rohtak recorded the coolest nights, with minimum temperatures of 24.9°C and 25.2°C, respectively.
Looking Ahead:
The IMD expects a gradual dip in temperatures across the Tricity, with maximums ranging between 32–34°C and minimums between 26–27°C in the coming days. The weather will stay cloudy with frequent showers, offering a break from the prolonged heatwave.
Residents are advised to stay alert for thunderstorms and potential heavy rainfall, especially on the days with red alerts.
