Weather Chandigarh: Thunderstorm Alert Issued

What does the recent weather forecast indicate for Chandigarh? A yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds has been issued for March 29 and 30, prompting authorities to advise residents to stay indoors during these conditions.

On March 29, Chandigarh recorded a maximum temperature of 32.4 degrees Celsius, which is two degrees above normal. The minimum temperature settled at 18.7 degrees Celsius, also two degrees above normal.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light to moderate rainfall during this period, with winds expected to gust up to 60 kmph during thunderstorms.

As a precaution, the IMD has advised residents to avoid venturing outdoors during thunderstorms. Farmers have also been urged to protect standing wheat and other rabi crops from the anticipated strong winds and potential hail.

The weather is expected to turn stormy starting March 29 due to a fresh western disturbance affecting the region. This shift in weather patterns is significant as it follows a period of relatively stable conditions.

In addition to the storm warnings, the IMD has predicted a maximum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius on March 29 and 28 degrees Celsius on March 30, indicating a slight drop in temperatures following the peak recorded earlier.

Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest forecasts and heed warnings from local authorities to ensure safety during this weather event.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact timing and intensity of the thunderstorms, but the situation is being closely monitored by meteorological experts.