Punjab & Chandigarh Weather Update: Afternoon Heat Rising, No Rain Expected Next Week
Mohali: March 3, 2026
Punjab and capital Chandigarh see rapidly changing weather. Mornings/evenings feel mildly cool, but afternoons bring intense sunshine forcing fans on early. IMD predicts further temperature rise ahead.
Temperature Surge: Max temps up 2-4°C next 5 days; Gurdaspur already hit 30.4°C.
Strong Winds Alert: 20-30 km/h gusts statewide; Mohali recorded 39 km/h peaks.
Western Disturbances: New systems hit Himalayas March 4 & 6, but plains stay dry till March 8—no rain forecast.
IMD warns against daytime dusty winds causing eye irritation/breathing issues. Jet stream boosts heat intensity. Clear, dry conditions persist; afternoons get hotter.