Chandigarh
Nodal Department:Department of Environment
6
Priority Sectors
80
Activities
50
SAPCC Indicators
11
State Departments
State Profile
Districts
1
Area
114 km²
Population
0.11 Cr
Region
North
Climate Zones
1
Avg Temperature
24°C
Annual Rainfall
1,120 mm
Forest & Tree Cover
46.18 km²
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About Chandigarh SAPCC
SAPCC Overview
Chandigarh SAPCC 2.0 covers 2021–2030 and revises Chandigarh SAPCC 1.0. Prepared under the Department of Environment, it uses updated climate evidence and sector assessments to address water, forests and biodiversity, health, power, transport, buildings, waste and strategic knowledge. Chandigarh SAPCC 2.0 is aligned with the national climate missions, India's Nationally Determined Contributions, Mission LiFE and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Climate profile
- Chandigarh has a subtropical monsoon climate characterised by a hot summer, a predominantly dry and cool winter and a distinct monsoon season.
- Most annual rainfall occurs during the southwest monsoon, with the highest rainfall generally received in July and August. Winter rainfall also contributes to the Union Territory's seasonal climate.
- Historical records indicate increasing maximum and minimum temperatures. The projections in Chandigarh SAPCC 2.0 indicate warmer and wetter future conditions, with more heavy-rainfall days and intensification of the urban heat-island effect.
Climate stress at a glance
- Chandigarh's compact urban form connects climate planning closely with drainage, water supply, green spaces, buildings, transport, waste and public health
- Monsoon waterlogging, groundwater conditions and urban heat are important considerations in the adaptation framework of Chandigarh SAPCC 2.0.
- Historical climate records, future projections and sector assessments provide the evidence base for the proposed interventions.