Punjab and Chandigarh to Experience Above-Normal Heat This Week, Strong Winds and Dry Weather Expected

March 1, 2026

Chandigarh: Punjab and Chandigarh are now experiencing April-May-like heat during the day. However, mornings and evenings are a bit chilly. The weather will remain dry today, with strong winds blowing throughout the day. The pre-monsoon season also begins today, lasting three months until May.

The maximum temperature increased by 0.6 degrees Celsius over the past 24 hours. It is now 5.1 degrees Celsius above normal. Faridkot recorded a high of 32.3 degrees Celsius, while Bathinda also recorded a high of 32.3 degrees Celsius.

The weather will remain dry throughout the week

According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will remain dry for the entire week. Temperatures will exceed 32 degrees Celsius on Holi. Strong winds will continue to blow. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures will remain above normal from March to May. This could lead to a heat wave. Therefore, the Meteorological Department should prepare itself to avoid any difficulties later.

There will be no change in temperature for 4 days

Meteorological Department Director Surendra Pal said that the weather in the state is expected to remain dry. There will be no significant change in maximum temperatures for the next four days, after which temperatures may gradually increase. Strong surface winds are expected in the state from the 1st to the 4th.