Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 5

Brace for a heatwave as the maximum temperature is expected to increase in the coming days. According to the Met Department, the maximum temperature in the city today was 38.2°C, three degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature was 29.4°C, five degrees above normal.

The forecast

No significant rainfall is likely over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh in the next two-three days. Rain activity is likely to again start from July 8 and light to moderate rain at few to many places is likely during July 8 to 10. — Met scientist

The weatherman has predicted a mainly clear sky for the next two days. The maximum temperature tomorrow is expected to be 39°C, while on Wednesday, it is likely to reach the 40°C mark.

When the maximum temperature is at least 4.5°C above the normal temperature, it is termed a heatwave. “No significant rainfall is likely over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh during the next two-three days. The maximum temperature is likely to rise by about 2°C during this period, leading to heatwave conditions in isolated pockets. Light to moderate rain at few to many places is likely during July 8 to 10,” said a Met scientist.