Rainfall Brings a Noticeable Chill to Punjab
Thursday’s showers that swept through several districts gave the state a welcome break from the lingering heat. The average daily maximum dropped by about 3.8 °C, leaving today’s peak temperatures roughly five degrees lower than the typical seasonal figure. Bathinda and Jalandhar shared the title of the warmest locations, each reaching a high of 29.9 °C.
The Meteorological Department forecasts isolated light‑to‑moderate showers on Friday over Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur, but a dry spell is set to dominate the region from 17 to 21 October.
Rainfall Totals by District
Measurements taken on Thursday highlight the uneven spread of the rain:
- Pathankot – 29.0 mm
- Patiala – 12.6 mm
- Gurdaspur – 6.1 mm
- Bathinda – 5.0 mm
- Amritsar – 3.0 mm
- Jalandhar – 3.0 mm
- Ludhiana – 1.4 mm
The precipitation translated into cooler daytime highs across the board. Amritsar peaked at 26.5 °C, Patiala at 26.8 °C, Ludhiana at 28.8 °C and Pathankot at 27.8 °C. Compared with the previous day, Amritsar’s temperature fell by 5.4 °C and Patiala’s by 5.5 °C.
Bathinda Registers the Coolest Night
While Punjab’s average minimum temperature nudged up by 0.2 °C, it still sits 2.8 °C below the long‑term average. Bathinda recorded the lowest overnight low at 17.6 °C, offering a refreshing chill in the early hours.
Additional rain fell later in the day (08:30 am–05:30 pm) at a few stations:
- Pathankot – 31.5 mm
- Gurdaspur – 15.5 mm
- Faridkot – 18.5 mm
Forecast: Dry Conditions Expected from Oct 17‑21
The weather bureau warns that while a few pockets may still see showers on Friday, overall activity will taper off. From 17 to 21 October, the state is projected to experience predominantly dry weather, providing a relatively stable pattern for residents, though local variations may persist.
In summary, the recent rains have already pushed maximum temperatures below seasonal averages, and the coming days should see a gradual shift toward drier, more settled conditions.
