CHANDIGARH, MAY 29 — Regional weather authorities issued a revised atmospheric outlook for Chandigarh and Haryana on Friday, scaling back expectations for heavy rainfall as the active Western Disturbance lost momentum.
The updated charts show that while the total volume of anticipated rainfall has decreased, the threat of sudden thunderstorms and lightning strikes remains high across the state lines through Saturday night. The unstable front has successfully forced down maximum temperatures, providing a temporary break from the scorching heatwave that dominated the territory earlier in the week.
Local observation stations reported that Friday’s active weather window covers a broad geography, with a 50 to 75 percent likelihood of rain spanning from the northern districts of Panchkula and Ambala down to southern sectors like Gurugram, Faridabad, and Palwal. Chandigarh also falls within this high-probability zone, while the remaining parts of Haryana are tracking a more modest 25 to 50 percent chance of rain.
“Our latest satellite imagery confirms that the cyclonic circulation has decoupled from its primary moisture source,” a district weather analyst noted. “Consequently, we have adjusted our alerts down, though we continue to advise caution regarding cloud-to-ground lightning during the upcoming dusk cycles.”
The downward trend in precipitation becomes more pronounced in Saturday’s forecast. The highest probability of rainfall remains confined to eight select districts, including Sirsa, Yamunanagar, and Rewari. Meanwhile, Chandigarh, Jhajjar, and the National Capital Region districts will experience a reduction in storm activity, with rain chances slipping below 50 percent as the main front breaks apart.
The final remnants of the disturbance will clip parts of Haryana on Sunday, maintaining a 25 to 50 percent chance of localized showers in stations such as Yamunanagar, Hisar, and Faridabad. The capital city will transition to a clear, stable air mass on Sunday, signaling the start of a prolonged dry spell. Current data shows that regular summer conditions, marked by rapidly rising daytime temperatures, will re-establish dominance over both Chandigarh and Haryana on Monday and Tuesday.
