Chandigarh, April 10 -- Summer arrived before time in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and across the country this year. In the first week of April itself, Chandigarh recorded a higher temperature than last year.

Speaking to ANI, Chandigarh Meteorological Center Director and Senior Meteorologist Surendra Pal said, "Last year, this kind of heat was felt after April 15, but this time, the mercury has risen in early April itself."

He said that the weather may be pleasant for some time in the coming days, but after that, heat waves are possible in the entire region. The effect of Western Disturbance will definitely be there, but it will not provide much relief from the heat.

The Meteorological Department estimates that this year will be hotter ...