CHANDIGARH: On the third day of heat wave in the city, maximum temperature reached 39.9 degrees Celsius, four degrees below normal. It was recorded at 5.30pm. The three days of heat wave have led to scorching heat with maximum temperature breaking the nine year record for the month of July. Meteorological department officials predicted some respite with light to moderate rainfall from Friday till Monday in isolated areas. There was some cloud formation on Friday evening.
According to official data, 60% humidity was recorded on Friday while the mimimum was 33%. “Humidity is recorded every three hours. On Wednesday and Thursday, maximum humidity touched 68%,” said an official, requesting anonymity.
According to the media bulletin on Friday, minimum temperature was recorded at 30 degrees Celsius, five degrees below normal. The forecast till Monday stated, ‘Generally cloudy sky with likely thundery development/light rain.’ IMD scientist Shivinder Singh said temperature would fall in the coming days.
