Current weather in Chandigarh – rain, thunderstorms and cooler temperatures
Published 7 October 2026
- Rain has started in Chandigarh, causing the temperature to fall.
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for showers and thunderstorms across the Tricity (Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula) until Saturday.
- Wind gusts may reach up to 60 km/h.
- The Times of India forecasts light rain for the next five days.
What’s happening now
Rain has moved into Chandigarh, bringing a noticeable drop in temperature. The weather has shifted from the recent dry spell to a cooler, wet spell.
IMD alert and expected conditions
The IMD has issued a weather alert covering the Tricity, warning of showers and thunderstorms through Saturday. Expect intermittent rain, occasional lightning and wind gusts that could touch 60 kmph.
Outlook for the next few days
According to The Times of India, light rain is likely to continue over the next five days across Chandigarh and nearby areas.
Questions people also ask
Will there be heavy rain in Chandigarh today?
The current reports mention rain and thunderstorms, but not heavy continuous downpours. Expect moderate showers with occasional gusty winds.
How low will the temperature go?
Exact numbers aren’t given, but headlines note a temperature drop after the rain started.
Should I carry an umbrella?
Yes – showers and thunderstorms are forecasted through the weekend.
Sources
ABP Sanjha (opens in a new tab) · Other
ਪਠਾਨਕੋਟ ਚ ਪੈ ਰਿਹਾ ਮੀਂਹ, ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ 13 ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਅਲਰਟ ਜਾਰੀ ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ ਚ ਗਰਜ-ਚਮਕ ਦੀ ਚੇਤਾਵਨੀ
Accessed 7 October 2026
PTC News (opens in a new tab) · Other
Punjab weather News: ਪੰਜਾਬ-ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ 'ਚ ਮਾਨਸੂਨ ਦੀ ਵਿਦਾਈ, ਬਠਿੰਡਾ 'ਚ ਪਾਰਾ 37.1°C ਪਹੁੰਚਿਆ
Accessed 7 October 2026
Punjabi Tribune (opens in a new tab) · Other
Weather Update: ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੀਂਹ ਨਾਲ ਮੌਸਮ ਦਾ ਮਿਜ਼ਾਜ ਬਦਲਿਆ; ਤਾਪਮਾਨ ’ਚ ਗਿਰਾਵਟ
Accessed 7 October 2026
The Times of India (opens in a new tab) · Other
Tricity may get light rain over next five days
Accessed 7 October 2026
The Tribune (opens in a new tab) · Other
Weather alert: IMD predicts showers, thunderstorm across Tricity till Saturday
Accessed 7 October 2026
United News of India (opens in a new tab) · Other
Rain, thunderstorms to lash Punjab, Haryana, Ch…
Accessed 7 October 2026

