Chandigarh, Oct. 6 -- Despite 0.8 mm rain, accompanied by gusty winds and thunder, early in the morning, Sunday remained largely dry and sunny through the day causing the maximum temperature to climb to 36degC, the highest it has gone on an October day in the past four years. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, the mercury may drop on Monday owing to rain due to Western Disturbance.

The last time that the temperature had climbed so high was in 2021 when 36.5degC was recorded on October 13.

Speaking about this, IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said, "With a fresh Western Disturbance affecting the region, there was some rain in the morning but the sky cleared up by afternoon which led to the temperature shooting u...