Chandigarh gets Rain after Chilly Spell

Posted on 3rd Feb 2015 03:04 pm by mohit kumar

Chandigarh, Feb 3 (IANS) Chandigarh and its surrounding areas along with some other parts of Punjab and Haryana have received rainfall since late Monday night, the weather officials said here Tuesday.

Most areas in the region remained cloudy or misty Tuesday morning.

While maximum temperatures in the past 24 hours (from Monday morning) hovered around 20 degrees, Karnal city in Haryana was the coldest in the region with the minimum temperature recorded at 6 degrees Celsius Tuesday. Amritsar city in Punjab recorded a low of 8 degrees Celsius.

Weather officials said that some parts of Punjab and Haryana and Chandigarh could receive more rain in the next 24 hours.

Some people in Chandigarh said the overcast conditions are a good relief from the extreme cold.

"Even though it is overcast, the weather is quite pleasant. In recent days, it was quite chilly. We had a prolonged spell of cold conditions this time," Aarti Bhasin, a software professional here, said.

Other news

Unparliamentary Words Row: Ruckus on the list of unparliamentary words, speaker said - 'No word has been banned'
Unparliamentary Words Controversy: There has been a ruckus regarding the list issued regarding the u

After all, China congratulated Biden-Harris on winning the US election, know what they said

On Friday, China congratulated Joe Biden, who won the US presidential election, and Kamala Harris

G20 Summit In Delhi: 24 Air Force aircraft will keep an eye on guests at Pragati Maidan, and snipers will make a 5 KM area impregnable

Delhi Police and Central Security Forces have made foolproof security arrangements for the foreig

India-US Education: Indian team is looking for opportunities for educational partnership in America, former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu is leading

An Indian delegation has visited the US after the recently concluded 4th 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

Russia's 'Father of All Bomb' dropped on Ukraine will cause a huge destruction, 4 times more powerful than American bomb

Russia's attack against Ukraine has intensified. In this war, Russia has to face strong resistanc

West Bengal: CM Mamta Banerjee will now be the chancellor of the university in place of the governor, the bill passed by the assembly

WB State Universities Chancellor: The West Bengal Assembly has passed a bill to replace Governor

BAN vs NZ Test: Bangladesh beats New Zealand at home for the first time in 23 years, second win over Kiwis in two years

New Zealand is currently on a tour of Bangladesh. A two-Test series is being played between the t

Sandeshkhali Row: Shock to Mamata government from Supreme Court, refusal of immediate hearing in Sandeshkhali case

SC on Sandeshkhali Violence. Mamta government got a big blow from the Supreme Court today. Mamata

Chirag Paswan: The story of Chirag Paswan's journey from exile to becoming a cabinet minister, proved him to be a mature leader

Chirag Paswan is a great story of political transformation in Bihar and national politics. After

Sunil Chhetri Retires: Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement, and will play his last international football match against Kuwait on June 6.

Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri will play his last international match against Kuwait on June 6.&