Chandigarh to get fresh spell of rain starting Monday after dry weekend: IMD

The rain will bring down the daytime temperature but the minimum temperature is predicted to rise to 11 degree Celsius, said weather experts at Chandigarh Meteorological Centre.

In the wee hours of February 23, the minimum temperature recorded in Chandigarh was 8 degree Celsius – a departure of 4 degree Celsius below normal. (Express file photo)

The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre has predicted a dry and clear weekend for the Union Territory but cautioned about a fresh western disturbance starting Monday. MET officials told The Indian Express that light rain is expected on February 26.

The rain will bring down the daytime temperature but the minimum temperature is predicted to rise to 11 degree Celsius, they added.

“Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be clear, dry, and sunny, so people can enjoy this weekend as the temperatures are also normal. A western disturbance is approaching on February 26 and 27 and ahead of that minimum nighttime temperatures can increase,” a senior MET department official said.

He added, “Before last week’s rain, nighttime temperatures increased up to 16 degree Celsius because of the cloudy weather. Now, as the days (Friday-Sunday) will be clear and dry, there will be a chill in the night.”

For the last few days, the minimum temperature has been around 8 degree Celsius while the maximum temperature is hovering around 24 degree Celsius in Chandigarh.

In the wee hours of Friday (February 23), the minimum temperature recorded in Chandigarh was 8 degree Celsius – a departure of 4 degree Celsius below normal.

On Thursday, the maximum temperature recorded in Chandigarh was 23.6 degree Celsius – which was near normal.

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The weathermen have predicted that from Friday till Sunday (February 25), the minimum temperature will be around 9 degree Celsius while the maximum will be around 24 degree Celsius.

In 2022, the maximum temperature in February was 26 degree Celsius while February 2021 saw the maximum daytime temperature go up to 32.7 degree Celsius.

Meanwhile, the lowest minimum temperature was 4.7 degree Celsius in February 2022, and 6.1 degree Celsius in February 2021.

Hina Rohtaki

Hina Rohtaki is a Special Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. She is one of the most prominent journalists covering the Chandigarh Administration, civic issues, and the unique political status of the Union Territory. Professional Background Experience: She has been in the field for over a decade and is known for her investigative reporting on administrative waste and urban governance. Awards: She is a recipient of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award, which was presented to her by the President of India in January 2020. She was also awarded the Jethmalani prize (The Will of Steel Awards) in 2025 in the Empowerment category for a series of articles that highlighted the struggles of Covid widows. Core Beat: Her primary focus is the Chandigarh administrative structure, the Union Territory's financial management, and urban development projects. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Her recent work highlights a focus on government accountability, administrative expenditures, and civic trends: 1. Investigative & Financial Reporting "Fuelling power: Senior UT IAS officers guzzled petrol worth Rs 30 lakh in 2 yrs" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative report detailing the high fuel bills of top bureaucrats, including the Finance Secretary and Chief Secretary’s staff. "Admn spends Rs 1.5 crore on dismantling road railings and fixing again after increasing height" (Dec 8, 2025): Highlighting administrative waste on "non-viable" solutions for pedestrian control. "Chandigarh’s finances under ministry’s watch now" (Nov 27, 2025): Reporting on the new requirement for MHA approval for all new projects in the UT. 2. Governance & Constitutional Status "What will it mean for Chandigarh if it is brought under Article 240?" (Nov 24, 2025): An "Explained" piece on the potential constitutional shift that would grant the President more power over the UT's governance. "MP Manish Tewari moves Bill seeking directly elected Mayor with 5-year tenure" (Dec 6, 2025): Covering the legislative push to reform Chandigarh's municipal leadership structure. "No proposal to increase Mayor's term in Chandigarh by 5 years: Centre" (Dec 10, 2025): Reporting on the Union government's response to demands for a longer mayoral term. 3. Urban Infrastructure & Environment "Chandigarh admn cuts power to India's tallest air purifier, asks firm to dismantle it" (Nov 17, 2025): A critical report on the failure of a high-cost environmental project deemed "of no use" by experts. "UT rethinks 24/7 water supply project as costs soar" (Nov 26, 2025): Detailing the financial challenges and delays in modernizing the city's water network. "Centre 'obfuscating, covering up' MC's shifting deadlines for clearing Dadu Majra dump" (Dec 12, 2025): Reporting on the ongoing controversy surrounding the city's major waste dump. 4. Lifestyle & Local Trends "Chandigarh turns into a Thar city as women fuel the surge" (Dec 2, 2025): A feature on a unique automotive trend in the city, with a record 600 registrations by women drivers this year. "After fivefold spike in 2023, EV sales struggle to pick pace in Chandigarh" (Dec 2, 2025): Analyzing the slowdown in electric vehicle adoption despite previous surges. Signature Beat Hina is known for her meticulous tracking of RTI (Right to Information) data to expose administrative inefficiency. Her "Ground Zero" reporting on the Dadu Majra garbage dump and her scrutiny of the Chandigarh Smart City projects have made her a key figure in the city’s civil society discourse. X (Twitter): @HinaRohtaki ... Read More

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