India, July 21 -- Chandigarh

Met officials have warned residents of heavy rain up to 100 mm on Tuesday and Wednesday while issuing an orange alert for the two days. Orange is the second highest of the four-colour warning system that asks people to stay prepared.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) classifies heavy rain as 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in a day, while very heavy rain ranges from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm. On Monday, the city recorded 22.6 mm rain up to 5.30 pm.

According to IMD officials, the main monsoon system is yet to fully affect the city, but conditions have become favourable for it now. The monsoon axis has shifted to this region, while a monsoon trough and cyclonic circulation are expected to draw moisture from the Bay o...