Moderate Rain Lowers Daily Temperatures in Chandigarh by Nearly 10 Degrees Celsius
The Chilly May Weather Returns
👀 Quick Take:- The city of Chandigarh experienced its third coldest May day in 70 years, with temperatures plummeting by 10 degrees.- Thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the week, bringing cool weather to the area.- The cold temperatures can be attributed to a combination of a Western Disturbance, cyclonic circulation over Rajasthan, and a trough over North East India.
🔍 In-Depth:
As rains drenched the city, temperatures tumbled to 26.4°C on Monday, casting a chill in the usually warm May air of Chandigarh. This dip marks the third coldest May day in the city's 70-year record, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which started tracking weather patterns in the city back in 1953.
On Monday, the IMD observatory in Sector 39 recorded 5.4 mm rain, with the airport observatory logging a heftier 21.4 mm. Weather officials predict that thunderstorms will persist through Tuesday, which could maintain the cool weather for the remainder of the week.
The abrupt temperature drop can be chalked up to a Western Disturbance, cyclonic circulation over Rajasthan, and a trough over North East India. While the Western Disturbance is predicted to weaken from Tuesday, rain chances for the region will endure due to other weather systems. "We anticipate below-normal temperatures to hold steady through the week. We don't expect the full force of the May heat to arrive until the second half of the month," explained IMD Director Surender Paul.
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For a more detailed and current forecast, consult local weather reports or the IMD itself to stay informed about any weather changes.
💡 Did You Know?- A sneak peek at potential weather systems affecting Chandigarh in the coming days: - Western Disturbance: A fresh Western Disturbance is expected to impinge on the Western Himalayan region, potentially fostering increased cloud cover and precipitation in and around Chandigarh. Its direct impact on the city may be limited primarily to the Himalayan region. - Cyclonic Circulation over Rajasthan: Although specific data about a cyclonic circulation over Rajasthan isn't currently available, such systems typically lead to enhanced instability and possible scattering of thunderstorms or humidity surges. With specifics, it's challenging to make a definitive guess about its influence on Chandigarh. - Trough over North East India: Troughs contribute to the convergence of warm and moist air, which may lead to cloud formation and precipitation. However, it might not directly impact Chandigarh, signifying potential fluctuations in India's weather patterns.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Chandigarh, where weather records date back to 1953, reported the third coldest May day in 70 years last Monday, with temperatures dropping significantly. Despite the Western Disturbance predicted to weaken from Tuesday, thunderstorms are likely to persist, keeping the cool weather in the city for the remainder of the week, according to IMD Director Surender Paul. Following the recent rainfall, potential weather systems include a Western Disturbance, cyclonic circulation over Rajasthan, and a trough over North East India, which may induce increased cloud cover, precipitation, instability, and thunderstorms in the region.
