Fog prevailed in some areas of Punjab and Chandigarh today (Saturday). The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert for fog till January 21. However, no cold wave is expected. In the last 24 hours, the minimum and maximum temperatures of the state have increased by 3.8 degrees, bringing it close to normal. The minimum temperature has also increased, with Nawanshahr recording the lowest minimum temperature of 0.9 degrees.
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According to the Meteorological Department, dense fog is likely to occur at some places in Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala today. The weather is expected to remain dry, which will provide relief from the cold wave and cold days. Sunshine is also expected. Rain is expected in Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar on January 18 and 19. There will be heavy rain on 23rd and 24th.
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Chandigarh Meteorological Centre Director Surendra Pal said that light rain is likely at some places in the state on January 18, 19 and 22. During this period, the minimum temperature is expected to gradually increase by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. By January 22, the maximum temperature is expected to be between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to be above normal. The minimum temperature is expected to be between 4 and 6 degrees Celsius.
