According to the Met Department, from June 1 to September 12, it rained 793.7 mm in the city, making it a 4 per cent increase over the normal rain of 762.5 mm. Last year, it rained 752.8 mm, which was 11 per cent less than normal. While in 2016, it had rained way below normal with the city witnessing just 456.9 mm rainfall. It was 46 per cent less than normal.  The lowest-ever rainfall was witnessed in 1987 at 275.6 mm, 67 per cent below normal. The maximum rainfall was recorded in 1988 at 1,748 mm, 107 per cent above normal. “After many years, the city has witnessed a good monsoon. It has received the highest rainfall in eight years,” said Surender Paul, Director, Met Department, Chandigarh, adding that the remaining part of September was likely to witness light rain. Due to the above normal rain, people should be ready for colder and foggier days in the winter season, he added. “It will definitely have an impact on the winter season. The winter will be colder. There are chances of more fog this time,” said the Met Director.