Chandigarh, Nov. 26 -- The city recorded its coldest November night in eight years as the minimum temperature fell from 8.3degC on Monday to 7.9degC on Tuesday, settling 3 degrees below normal.

This is the lowest minimum temperature since 7.5degC on November 24, 2017, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which has predicted a further drop in the coming days.

At 7.2degC, Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh was almost as cold as Chandigarh, while state capital Shimla was colder at 6.2degC.

Explaining the drop in temperature, IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said, "Cool north-westerly winds are blowing in the region, leading to colder nights. These winds will remain active in the coming days also, bringing the temperat...