North India braces for heatwave; Chandigarh may touch 45°C

Some regions are currently experiencing temperatures 4-8 degrees Celsius above normal, indicating a potentially long and intense summer season ahead. In Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy for the next two days, with temperatures around 38 degrees Celsius. However, forecasts suggest a sharp rise, with mercury levels possibly reaching up to 44-45 degrees Celsius within the next week.