Monsoon to pick up, push mercury down

RAIN LIKELY TONIGHT, TO INCREASE IN INTENSITY OVER NEXT THREE DAYS ALONG WITH WINDS

CHANDIGARH: After a patch of dry and sunny days, monsoon is likely to pick up, with the weatherman predicting rain in Chandigarh from Saturday night.

The onset of monsoon was declared on June 24 this year, earlier than normal. However, the system weakened in a few days.

“In view of approaching monsoon system and eastward moving western disturbances, rain is likely to improve for the next three days,” said an IMD official. “After starting late on Saturday, the intensity will increase on Sunday with up to 60mm rain. Chances of heavy rain over 60mm remain on Monday and Tuesday. Thunderstorms with gusty winds over 45km/hr will also be likely.”

Meanwhile, maximum temperature went up from 37.6°C on Thursday to 39.1°C on Friday. Minimum temperature went up from 29.1°C to 30.6°C. In the next three days, maximum temperature is likely to remain at 35-37°C and minimum 26-28°C.