Chandigarh experienced mostly dry conditions on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, despite the India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgrading the weather warning from yellow to orange, signaling the possibility of heavy rain. Only isolated areas reported scattered drizzle, and no significant precipitation was recorded by the time of filing this report.
Temperature and Humidity Trends
The maximum temperature in Chandigarh dropped to 33.8°C, a decrease of 2.8 degrees Celsius from Tuesday and 0.6 degree below the normal for this time of year. The minimum temperature remained steady at 25.6°C, which is 1 degree below normal. Relative humidity stayed high throughout the day due to persistent overcast skies.
Only trace rainfall was recorded, continuing a pattern where weather warnings have not translated into substantial rain in recent days.
IMD Forecast for Thursday and Beyond
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Thursday, July 9, predicting heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over Chandigarh. The warning has been downgraded to a yellow alert from Friday, July 10, through Sunday, July 12, with expectations of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph, and isolated heavy rain spells.
From Monday, July 13, onward, no weather warning has been issued for the city, indicating a reduction in rainfall activity, though isolated monsoon showers may continue.
Temperature Outlook
Maximum temperatures are forecast to remain between 32°C and 34°C through the weekend before gradually rising next week. Minimum temperatures are expected to stay around 25°C.
IMD Spokesperson Comments
An IMD spokesperson noted that the current weather pattern continues to support intermittent monsoon activity. “Moisture availability remains adequate over Chandigarh. While rainfall has been localised over the past few days, conditions are becoming favourable for a more active spell on Thursday. Thereafter, intermittent rain is likely till the weekend before rainfall activity decreases from next week,” the spokesperson said.
