Chandigarh: Weak monsoon to leave August drier than normal

IMD's Chandigarh director Surender Paul said monsoon will enter a weak phase in August and September due to El Niño, which reduces monsoon rains in India.

IMD's monsoon report indicates high probability of below-normal rainfall in the region during August and September.

Temperatures likely to remain on the higher side this month due to sparse rain; maximum temperature was 35.2°C, 2°C above normal.