As monsoon hits lull; city remains 25% monsoon deficient

Chandigarh has recorded 207.8 mm of rain this monsoon season, 25% below normal.

Monsoon onset was late on July 1, with June rainfall 75% below normal.

IMD forecasts monsoon strengthening around July 21 from a low pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.

El Niño is affecting the monsoon, reducing cross equatorial flow and southeastern trade winds.

Maximum temperature on July 15 reached 36.7°C, 3.4 degrees above normal, with humidity up to 84%.