Chandigarh, Nov 14: Light rains lashed Chandigarh city on Saturday evening even as clouds hovered the city throughout the day.
According to the Meteorological department officials, the wet spell occurred due to a western disturbance.
“Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali are likely to receive light rain till November 16,” the official said.
After 16 Nov. weather will remain clear but the chill is likely to intensify,” he said.
Fog can also grip the region in the morning and evening, he added.
According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature on Friday dropped from 27 degrees Celsius to 24 degrees Celsius, while 15 degrees Celsius was recorded as the minimum temperature.
The department said the minimum temperature is likely to drop to 12 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
As farmers sow wheat in this time of the year, the rain proved a blessing for Punjab agriculture, maintaining moisture in the soil.
Experts said cold can bring viral fever increases due to changing weather as advised children and the elderly to take special care.
