Punjab-Chandigarh Heatwave Alert: Dry Weather Until March 7, Temps May Hit 35°C
Punjab-Chandigarh Heatwave Alert: Dry Weather Until March 7, Temps May Hit 35°C
Chandigarh: March 2, 2026
March kicked off with rising heat in Punjab and Chandigarh. IMD forecasts fully dry weather till March 7; past 24 hrs max temps 5.8°C above normal.
Temperature Rise
Next 5 days: 3-5°C further jump, mercury touching 35°C. Amritsar min: 10.5°C—coldest plains low. Days soaring fast; nights still mild.
Wind & Conditions
NW winds 20-30 km/h till March 4 spark dust storms. Western Disturbance hits hills (light rain/snow) but skips plains—no rain expected. Heat feels intense early due to dryness, gusts.
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