Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula experienced a return to winter gloom on Tuesday, with clouds, fog, and haze reappearing after a brief sunny spell. The day's maximum temperature dropped significantly to 13.4°C, 2.8 degrees below normal, while night temperatures remained around 7.7°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Wednesday, warning of dense fog and cold wave conditions. High humidity and calm winds are contributing to the persistent fog, impacting visibility and daily conditions across the region.