Chandigarh, Feb. 3 -- After experiencing the warmest January in over 14 years, the city is set to enjoy another mild and pleasant winter month, with a warm and dry February ahead, according to the long-range forecast (LRF) from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The forecast is prepared by using probability models for the whole country. As per this, the whole region is set to receive below average rain in February, and both the maximum and minimum temperatures will remain above normal in the city.

The average rainfall for February is 42.1 mm. Last February, 57.2 mm rain was recorded, 37.9 mm rain in the first week itself, making it the wettest since 2013. A hail storm was recorded on February 2 in 2024, leaving roads covered in ...