Heatwave Ravages Punjab & Chandigarh: March Records Shattered in First Week, Sri Anandpur Sahib Hottest

Published on: 06 Mar 2026 at 09:19 AM

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Heatwave Ravages Punjab & Chandigarh: March Records Shattered in First Week, Sri Anandpur Sahib Hottest

Mohali/Chandigarh, March 6, 2026
Winter grip ended abruptly in Punjab and Chandigarh, with sticky late-March heat hitting early. Rapid daytime temperature rise caused sudden weather shift. Chandigarh Met data: max temp up 0.9°C past 24 hours, 7.1°C above normal.

Temperature Snapshot

Sri Anandpur Sahib topped at 33.6°C, Chandigarh recorded 33.1°C.

Forecast Ahead

Director Surender Pal Singh: +2-3°C more next 4 days. Friday gusty winds may bring relief. Dry till March 12—no rain likely; Western disturbance limited to Himalayas, intensifying plains sunshine.

North/east Punjab: 28-30°C; central/west: 30-32°C. Nights warmer too, exceeding 14°C. Dry heat signals intensifying summer.