Chandigarh, Oct. 1 -- With 252.1 mm rain recorded in the city this September as per the India meteorological department (IMD), this was the wettest September since 2018 when 295.8 mm rain was recorded. While a recent dry spell has hit the city, there are chances of rain later in October. 1 mm rain was recorded in the city at night till 11:30 pm as per the IMD.

As per IMD officials, 252.1 mm rain was recorded taking data from various observatories of the city. This is 92% above normal for the month while the average rain in September is 131.4 mm.

IMD Chandigarh director Surender Paul said, "This time, the monsoon system remained active during the second half of the season as well, while we saw two active western disturbances in the regio...