Punjab Weather Update: Due to the speed of monsoon and lack of rain in Punjab, the temperature is continuously increasing. On Monday, the temperature in Pathankot, Punjab once again crossed 40 degrees. During the last 24 hours, an increase of 0.4 degrees has been recorded in the temperature. After which the average maximum temperature of Punjab is expected to be 3.5 degrees above normal.
According to the Meteorological Department, there is less chance of rain in Punjab on Tuesday as well. The maximum temperature of the day is expected to increase further. Due to this, people will have to struggle with humid heat.
But on Wednesday and Thursday people are getting relief from the heat. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for rain and strong winds in Punjab on both days.
According to the Meteorological Department, 101 percent rainfall was expected this year. But on the contrary, less than normal rainfall is being recorded in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. According to the data of the Meteorological Department, from June 1 to July 15, 34 percent less rainfall has been recorded in Punjab and 35 percent less rainfall in Haryana and Himachal.
According to the data, Punjab normally receives 128.4 mm of rain, but so far only 85.1 per cent rainfall has been recorded, which is 34 per cent less. Similarly, Haryana received only 80.2 mm of rain against the normal rainfall of 123.3 mm. Himachal Pradesh normally receives 211.5 mm of rain but so far only 137.8 mm of rain has been recorded.
Temperature of major cities of Punjab
Amritsar- Recently the maximum temperature was recorded at 37.7 degrees. Today it will be partly cloudy. The temperature may remain around 29 to 36 degrees.
Jalandhar- The maximum temperature on Monday was recorded at 36.9 degrees. Today it will be partly cloudy. The temperature can remain between 28 to 36 degrees.
Ludhiana- The temperature was recorded at 36.6 degrees on Monday evening. Today it will be partly cloudy. The temperature can remain between 28 to 36 degrees.
Patiala- The maximum temperature on Monday was recorded at 36.6 degrees. Today it will be partly cloudy. The temperature is expected to remain between 29 to 36 degrees.
Mohali- Yesterday's maximum temperature was recorded at 37.5 degrees. Today it is expected to be partly cloudy and rainy. The temperature may remain between 29 to 36 degrees.