Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
Light to moderate rainfall is likely in three districts of Punjab — Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur — on Friday. Chandigarh is expected to remain cloudy, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers possible.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Chandigarh, rainfall and hailstorms on Thursday led to a significant drop in temperatures across Punjab and Chandigarh. The average temperature fell by 3.8 degrees Celsius, bringing it to 5 degrees below normal.
Bathinda and Chandigarh recorded the lowest maximum temperature of 29.9 degrees Celsius.
A western disturbance is active over Punjab and Chandigarh at an altitude of 3.1 to 4.5 kilometres, affecting northern Punjab and adjoining areas.
Meanwhile, an upper-air cyclonic circulation persists over southern Haryana and neighbouring areas at an altitude of around 0.9 kilometres.
These weather systems are influencing atmospheric conditions across the region, contributing to cloudy skies and the possibility of rainfall and thunderstorms in parts of Punjab and Chandigarh.
