Rainfall Brings a Cool Breeze Across Punjab
Widespread showers on Thursday gave the state a noticeable break from the lingering warmth. The average daily high slipped by 3.8 °C, leaving today’s maximum temperatures roughly five degrees cooler than the climatological average. Bathinda and Jalandhar shared the title of the warmest locations, each peaking at 29.9 °C.
The Meteorological Department forecasts isolated light‑to‑moderate rain on Friday over Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur, but a dry spell is set to dominate the region from 17 to 21 October.
District‑wise Rainfall Totals
Rainfall gauges recorded on Thursday highlight the uneven spread of the downpour:
- 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 rain translated into cooler highs across the board. Amritsar capped 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 5.4 °C and Patiala’s dropped 5.5 °C.
Bathinda Records the Chillest Night
While Punjab’s average minimum temperature nudged up by 0.2 °C, it still sits 2.8 °C below the long‑term mean. Bathinda posted 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 several stations:
- Pathankot – 31.5 mm
- Gurdaspur – 15.5 mm
- Faridkot – 18.5 mm
Outlook: Dry Spell from Oct 17‑21
The weather bureau warns that while a few pockets may still see showers on Friday, overall activity will wane. From 17 to 21 October, the state is expected to experience predominantly dry conditions, providing a relatively stable pattern for residents, though localized variations may still occur.
In short, the recent rains have already pulled maximum temperatures below seasonal averages, and the coming days should see a gradual shift toward drier, more settled weather.
