Chandigarh, July 2 -- After record rain in June, Chandigarh could get into deep waters this July as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal rain for the month.

In June, the city had recorded 213 mm, 37% above normal. The last two days of the month had contributed 190.1 mm rain to the monthly total, during the course of which, the city was left heavily flooded, with cracks developing on several roads and trees getting uprooted.

As per the long-range forecast for July, most parts of the region are set to get above-average rain, especially Eastern parts of Punjab and Northern parts of Haryana. The forecast is prepared using probability models and taking into account global weather systems.

As per IMD Chandigar...