Showers Trim the Heat Across Punjab
Rainfall that swept through a number of districts on Thursday delivered a marked cooling effect, pulling the day's average maximum temperature down by 3.8 °C. Today’s peak readings sit roughly five degrees cooler than the typical values for this time of year, with Bathinda and Jalandhar sharing the title of the warmest locations at 29.9 °C each.
The Meteorological Department forecasts isolated light‑to‑moderate showers on Friday over Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur, but predicts a dry spell to dominate the region from 17 to 21 October.
Rainfall Totals by District
Measurements taken on Thursday reveal a patchy distribution of rain across the state:
- 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 throughout Punjab. 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 dropped 5.4 °C, while Patiala fell 5.5 °C.
Bathinda Records the Coolest Night
Although the statewide average minimum temperature edged up by 0.2 °C, it still sits 2.8 °C below the long‑term norm. Bathinda logged the lowest overnight low at 17.6 °C, offering a pleasant 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 Weather Expected from Oct 17‑21
Meteorologists warn that while a few isolated showers may still occur on Friday, overall precipitation will taper off. From 17 to 21 October, Punjab is projected to experience predominantly dry conditions, providing a relatively stable pattern for residents, though minor local variations could persist.
In summary, the recent rains have already driven maximum temperatures below seasonal averages, and the coming days are set to transition toward drier, more settled weather.
