Rain Brings Cool Relief to Chandigarh and Surrounding Regions

A spell of rain accompanied by strong winds and a dust storm swept through Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana, lowering temperatures and providing a respite from the heat. The weather change drew relief amidst disrupted power supply in some areas and tempered the previously scorching temperatures.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chandigarh | Updated: 03-05-2026 09:52 IST | Created: 03-05-2026 09:52 IST
Rain Brings Cool Relief to Chandigarh and Surrounding Regions
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Rainfall brought much-needed relief to Chandigarh and various regions of Punjab and Haryana as it lowered the minimum temperature on Sunday. Residents awoke to a cloud-covered sky followed by gusty winds and a brief intense downpour.

This sudden change in weather conditions, which also included a dust storm, resulted in power outages in some localities, but it offered a welcome break from the oppressive heat of previous days.

In locations like Mohali, Rupnagar, and Ludhiana, the rain caused temperatures to decrease, making it a refreshing change from Saturday, where highs reached between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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