Chandigarh: Punjab and Chandigarh are set for a largely rain-free Diwali, with sunshine expected to dominate the weather on November 8. While daytime conditions are likely to remain comfortable, residents may notice a sharper chill after sunset, and fog could reduce visibility in several areas during the next three days.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Chandigarh, weather conditions across Punjab will remain dry on November 7. There is no immediate indication of a major change, although the average maximum temperature has decreased by 0.2°C over the past 24 hours. The mercury is currently close to normal for this period.
Bathinda was the warmest location on November 6, recording a maximum temperature of 32.6°C. However, cooler winds coming from the mountainous belt are making mornings and evenings feel noticeably colder.
Three-day fog spell on the cards
Light to moderate fog may develop in parts of Punjab during the early morning and night hours over the next three days. Reduced visibility could create difficulties for people travelling on highways and local roads, particularly during the morning commute.
The weather department has also reported that a Western Disturbance has moved past the region. Another system is expected to affect the Western Himalayan areas from November 10. Its impact could bring light rainfall to isolated parts of Punjab after the state’s current dry spell.
Northern Punjab may record temperatures as low as 10°C
The coming week’s temperature outlook points towards cooler nights across the state. Minimum temperatures in northern districts, including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur and Nawanshahr, are expected to settle between 10°C and 12°C.
In other parts of Punjab, nighttime readings are likely to remain within the 12°C to 14°C range. During the day, eastern districts such as Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Mohali, Rupnagar and Ludhiana may record maximum temperatures of 28°C to 30°C.
The remaining districts could see daytime temperatures between 30°C and 32°C, with maximum readings staying near or marginally above seasonal averages.
For now, the forecast offers relief from rainfall concerns for Diwali celebrations. However, the combination of fog, cool winds and falling nighttime temperatures signals that winter-like conditions are gradually becoming more noticeable across Punjab and Chandigarh.
