While June remained mostly dry with just 9.9 mm rain through the month, after onset of monsoon was declared on July 1, 248.3 mm rain lashed the city in the month
With an active monsoon system, chances of rain are likely to continue till the end of the week. They will be highest on Thursday, while they are likely to reduce from Friday onwards
According to the India Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature climbed from 31.8°C on Wednesday to 34.6°C on Thursday, 1.2 degree above normal, while humidity peaked at 82% in Chandigarh