On Sunday afternoon, Chandigarh's maximum temperature was 40.8 degrees Celsius, 4 degrees above normal. (File Photo) Chandigarh is sizzling under scorching heat as the maximum temperature reached 40.8 degrees on Sunday. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects rain on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Surender Paul, IMD director in Chandigarh , told The Indian Express, “There is a formation today evening, and parts of the city are expected to receive light rain this evening. Showers with thunderstorms are expected at most places in Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana from tomorrow till April 30. The IMD has sounded a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain. Gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are expected to accompany the rain. He added, “Temperatures will drop a little during these days and increase thereafter, but remain around 40 degrees. Then, from May 2, there is rain predicted again.” On Sunday afternoon, Chandigarh’s maximum temperature was 40.8 degrees Celsius, 4 degrees above normal.…