Respite from the harsh cold in Chandigarh due to the sun will last for few days only as the temperature is going to fall again. According to the Meteorological Department, the days will become colder and the night temperature will fall further.
The morning and evening fog will return with the arrival of cold winds from Tuesday onwards.
According to the Meteorological Department, the influence of Western Disturbance in the high altitude areas will bring cold winds to many districts of Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh.
Meteorological department director Surendra Pal said that there will be no relief from the cold spell at the moment. “Now, the fog will also increase. On December 26 and 27, there will be an active western disturbance which will change the weather. There is also a possibility of rain, but this will be confirmed in the next one to two days. The cold spell will continue but there will be a relief of a day or two in between.
Night temperatures can reach a minimum of around three degrees. In such a situation, people need to take precaution.” For the last four days, an increase in the maximum temperature is being recorded and the night temperature for the third consecutive day was recorded less than Shimla.
