Chandigarh shivers at 3.2 degree Celsius, Panchkula records 2.7 degree Celsius

The lowest temperature in Haryana was recorded in Narnaul (2 degree Celsius), followed by Panchkula (2.7 degree Celsius) and Hisar (3.9 degree Celsius).

A herder keeps watch as his buffalos graze in a field during a cold and foggy winter morning

Chandigarh shivered at 3.2 degree Celsius on Saturday night while the minimum temperature in Haryana’s Panchkula plummeted to 2.7 degree Celsius.

According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, the minimum temperature in the Union Territory was 3.6 degree Celsius below normal while Panchkula’s minimum temperature was a departure of 4 degree Celsius from normal.

Meanwhile, Mohali recorded a minimum temperature of 5 degree Celsius, which is 2.5 degree Celsius below normal.

The lowest temperature in Haryana was recorded in Narnaul (2 degree Celsius), followed by Panchkula (2.7 degree Celsius) and Hisar (3.9 degree Celsius).

Last year, Chandigarh witnessed its coldest night on January 18 (3.3 degree Celsius). The previous year (2022), the lowest temperature recorded in Chandigarh was 5.1 degree Celsius. The city had last recorded 3.2 degree Celsius in January 2018.

This winter season, the lowest minimum temperature in the Union Territory was 5.3 degree Celsius till Thursday night.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had announced a red alert of 48 hours for the Tricity on Friday. On Sunday, it warned of dense to very dense fog conditions in the region for the next 48 hours.

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“Dense to very dense fog expected very likely over Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Mohali, Panchkula, Chandigarh and moderate to shallow fog over most parts of Punjab and Haryana as per latest satellite pictures,” the IMD said in its bulletin.

Weather expert Shivender Singh said, “Similar weather conditions will prevail for the next 48 hours. We are hoping that the severity will lessen thereafter. As of now, people should remain careful.”

In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the Chandigarh administration has said that no physical classes should be held for students up to Class VIII till January 20.

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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