Clear sky may say goodbye to 2012: Meteorological department

CHANDIGARH: Chilly winds will continue to sweep the city on Saturday and with weather clearing up, New Year's Eve is likely to be foggy, though the last day of the year will have clear skies. Fluctuations in maximum temperature continue with a mix of cloudy and sunny weather.
Friday was windy, making it very difficult for two-wheeler drivers to commute.The Meteorological department predicted a windy Saturday as well. Maximum temperature rose by five degrees to 19 degrees celsius on Friday from 14 degrees celsius on Thursday. Minimum temperature dipped by two degrees to 7 degrees celsius on Friday from 9.4 degrees celsius on Thursday.
However, the wind nullified the effect of rise in temperature. Sector 22 resident Sushant Sharma said, "If there was a rise in maximum temperature, we did not notice it with such a strong wind blowing." The wind also made driving difficult. "I could not see properly with dust entering my eyes. It was dangerous," Rajesh Ghai of Sector 15 said.
MET department director Surinder Paul said while strong winds will continue to blow on Saturday, December 30 and 31 will not be overcast. However, he said there were chances of fog. Meanwhile, many trains were delayed due to fog.
The Shatabdi Express was late by one hour and 15 minutes whereas Unchahar from Allahabad was delayed by 14 hours and 19 minutes. Himalyan Queen came in 45 minutes late and the Jan Shatabdi was delayed by 31 minutes. The Lucknow Chandigarh Express was delayed by 4 hours and 20 minutes.