Chandigarh, Nov. 5 -- November's here but the city's mercury levels still seem to be stuck in summer months. The day temperature shot up to 32degC on Wednesday, making it the second-highest November temperature recorded in the past 14 years, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. The temperature was 3degC above normal and the highest recorded in the city this season since October 21, when the mercury touched 32.7degC.

The maximum temperature increased from 31degC on Tuesday to 32degC on Wednesday. Since 2012, the highest November temperature was recorded on November 1, 2024, when the mercury soared to 33.2degC.

IMD officials attributed the above-normal temperatures to dry weather conditions and prolonged sunny spells. ...