Chandigarh records 40.8 mm rainfall, schools to remain closed today

As per Met Department, Chandigarh, from September 4 onwards, the intensity of rain is expected to decrease, with only light showers at isolated locations.

The downpour has taken the seasonal rainfall total to 914.8 mm, which is 26.8 per cent above normal for this time of the year.

On Tuesday, Chandigarh’s maximum temperature was 27.9 degree Celsius, six degrees below normal, while the minimum was 21.9 degree Celsius, four degrees below normal.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain for the next few days in Chandigarh and adjoining areas.

For September 3, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. From September 4 onwards, the intensity of rain is expected to decrease, with only light showers at isolated locations.

Mohali records 44.5 mm rainfall, Panchkula 40 mm

Heavy showers were seen in other parts of the Tricity too on Tuesday, with Mohali recording 44.5 mm and Panchkula 40 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The sharp downpour led to waterlogging in several areas, while day temperatures remained well below normal. In Mohali, 2.0 mm of additional rain was recorded till 5.30 pm, while Panchkula registered 3.0 mm during the same period.

The maximum temperature in Mohali settled at 28.1 degree Celsius, nearly 6.5 degrees below normal, while the minimum was 23.8 degree Celsius. Panchkula recorded a maximum of 27.2 degree Celsius (5.1 degrees below normal) and a minimum of 22.4 degree Celsius.

In view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions in the region, all schools in Chandigarh will remain closed on Tuesday. The announcement comes alongside a strict order issued by District Magistrate Nishant Kumar Yadav, banning the entry of people and animals into lakes, choes, rivulets, ponds and other water bodies across the city for the next 60 days.

The order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), points out that continuous heavy rainfall has caused water channels such as Patiala ki Rao and Sukhna choe to overflow, posing a serious threat to human lives and animals.

The District Magistrate observed that residents often enter these water bodies for swimming, fishing, or other purposes, and some even bring along cattle and pets — activities that could prove fatal in the current situation.

“No person shall himself go or take cattle/pet animals inside the nalas, choes, rivulets, lakes, ponds and other similar water bodies,” the order mentioned.

Any violation will invite legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The restrictions will remain in force from September 2 till October 31, the order stated.

Meanwhile, exceptions have been made only for Disaster Management Teams, police, military and para-military forces, and other government officials engaged in rescue or emergency duties. With schools closed and safety restrictions in place, the Chandigarh

Administration has urged citizens to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary exposure to waterlogged areas.

Schools in 4 blocks of Panchkula closed

Due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging, the Deputy Commissioner of Panchkula, Monika Gupta, has ordered closure of schools in all four blocks of the district on September 3.

According to the orders, all schools in Morni block will remain closed tomorrow. Similarly, 44 schools in Barwala block, 92 government schools in Pinjore block, and 16 government schools in Raipur Rani block will also observe a holiday.

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