Chandigarh Drenched: A Look Back at the Wettest September in Seven Years and an Exceptional Monsoon Season

Chandigarh has just concluded an extraordinary meteorological chapter, logging its wettest September in seven years. The city, known for its well-planned urban landscape, was drenched by a staggering 279.1 mm of rainfall last month, significantly surpassing the typical September average of 125.1 mm.

This deluge marks a remarkable deviation from the norm, painting a vivid picture of a monsoon season that truly outdid itself.

The last time Chandigarh witnessed such a soaked September was in 2017, when the city recorded 320.6 mm of rain. While the recent figures are substantial, they still fall short of the all-time September record of 426.6 mm, set back in 1999.

Nevertheless, the recent downpours have left an indelible mark, reminding residents of nature's powerful influence.

Looking at the broader picture, the entire monsoon season, spanning from June to September, has been exceptionally wet. Chandigarh accumulated a colossal 1,082.8 mm of rainfall during this period, dwarfing the average monsoon total of 713.5 mm.

This makes it the wettest monsoon season the city has experienced in the last seven years, showcasing a sustained period of heavy precipitation.

A month-by-month breakdown reveals the consistent intensity of this year's monsoon. June kicked off the season with 219.7 mm against a normal of 99.4 mm, making it the second wettest June in seven years.

July continued the trend, registering 387.8 mm compared to a normal 263.8 mm, distinguishing itself as the wettest July in three years. August, while slightly quieter, still contributed 196.2 mm, just shy of its 225.2 mm average, before September's grand finale.

Amidst the heavy rainfall, temperatures during September remained largely consistent with seasonal averages.

The maximum temperature hovered around 30.6°C, slightly below the normal of 31.5°C, offering a hint of cooler days. Similarly, the minimum temperature recorded was 22.3°C, almost identical to the average of 22.4°C, indicating stable overnight conditions despite the persistent wet weather.

As Chandigarh transitions out of this historically wet period, the forecast for October brings a sense of normalcy.

Residents can anticipate clearer skies and predominantly dry weather, with temperatures gradually beginning their seasonal descent. This shift marks the end of a memorable monsoon, leaving behind lush greenery and a city that admirably weathered the storm.