Mercury dips sharply in Chandigarh, neighbouring statesSeptember 11th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - People in Chandigarh and its neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana got a respite from scorching sun and probably experienced the first shivers of the season, with heavy rainfall in the area for the past three days. "It is raining in most parts of this region for the last three days.
Heavy rains lash Chandigarh, neighbouring statesSeptember 10th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - For the second successive day, Chandigarh and most parts of its neighbouring states Punjab and Haryana were lashed by heavy to very heavy rains Thursday. Nearly 50 mm of rainfall was recorded in Chandigarh Thursday till 3 p.m.
Heavy rain disrupts life in Chandigarh, nearby areasSeptember 9th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Normal life was disrupted in the union territory of Chandigarh and neighbouring regions of Punjab and Haryana as heavy rain Wednesday led to water-logging and traffic jams in various places. "Most parts of the region have received heavy to very heavy rainfall that started late Tuesday night.
Rains elude Uttar Pradesh again, farming hit furtherAugust 1st, 2009 LUCKNOW - After raising hopes of widespread rainfall in parts of Uttar Pradesh, the monsoon has once again disappointed the people of the state where 47 out of 71 districts have already been declared drought-hit. The trough line that was passing over the state and was expected to bring rains to the state with the moisture feed from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea has now shifted to the foothills of the Himalayas.
Met officials expect good rainfall in PunjabJuly 31st, 2009 CHANDIGARH - There is some good news for Punjab farmers as the weatherman here has predicted heavy and long spells of rain in the region in the coming days. "We had short spells of moderate to heavy rainfall in some parts of central Punjab in the morning.
Himachal facing drought-like conditionsJuly 30th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh Thursday decided to request the central government for help in the face of drought-like conditions following the lowest monsoon rainfall of the past 20 years. "The entire hill state is passing through drought-like conditions.
Heavy rainfall in Punjab, Haryana and ChandigarhJuly 28th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Heavy rains lashed Chandigarh and neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana Tuesday, ending days of dry weather in the region. "There has been heavy rainfall in different parts of Punjab and Haryana.
Himachal records lowest monsoon rain in 20 yearsJuly 10th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh has received the lowest rainfall in 20 years this monsoon, weather officials said Friday. "The overall monsoon situation in the hill state continues to be precarious.
Chandigarh may get rain Friday, says weathermanJuly 9th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - There is good news for residents of Chandigarh and the neighbouring areas as the weatherman has forecast rain for the region Friday and with it a respite from the hot and humid conditions. "The first week of July is the time when we expect good amount of rainfall but this year it has remained dry in most parts of Punjab and Haryana.
Weak monsoon predicted in Delhi, neighbourhood: IMDJuly 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Rain gods don't seem to be smiling on the national capital this year as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Tuesday predicted a weak monsoon in Delhi and surrounding areas. According to IMD, northwest India comprising Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh is likely to receive very little rainfall.
Heavy rains in Chandigarh, surrounding areasJune 29th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - After clouds played hide and seek during the day, heavy to moderate rains lashed Chandigarh and the surrounding areas of Haryana and Punjab late Monday. The showers provided Chandigarh residents with the much-needed relief from the scorching heat, causing a dip in temperature.
Pre-monsoon showers in Delhi by June-end: OfficialJune 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi and its neighbouring states can expect some respite from the sweltering heat with a Met official Saturday predicting pre-monsoon showers in the region by month-end. "Northern India including Delhi is likely to witness pre-monsoon showers by June-end or the start of July.
Delhi, neighbours to get less rain than rest of IndiaJune 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Rain gods don't seem to be smiling on the national capital this monsoon as Delhi is likely to receive much less rainfall than the national average, a forecast released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Wednesday. "Current observations and forecasts suggest that monsoon will advance over most parts of the country except northwest India by June end.
Rainfall lowers temperature in Chandigarh, neighbouring statesMarch 25th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Rainfall at regular intervals in the union territory of Chandigarh and its neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana has lowered the day and night temperature in the region. 'Due to western disturbances, there has been moderate to heavy rainfall in most parts of Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and in some regions of Haryana.
Rainfall lowers mercury in Punjab, HaryanaFebruary 10th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Moderate to heavy rainfall in various parts of Punjab, Haryana and the union territory of Chandigarh overnight resulted in a fall in temperatures in the region by two-three degrees Celsius, the weatherman said here Wednesday. 'Most regions of Punjab and Haryana experienced rain Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
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