Showers Bring a Noticeable Cool‑Down Across Punjab
Rainfall that moved through several districts on Thursday offered a clear break from the lingering warmth. The average maximum temperature dropped by 3.8 °C, leaving today’s highs roughly five degrees cooler than the seasonal benchmark. Bathinda and Jalandhar shared the title of the warmest locations, each peaking at 29.9 °C.
The state meteorological service 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 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 recorded a maximum of 26.5 °C, Patiala 26.8 °C, Ludhiana 28.8 °C and Pathankot 27.8 °C. Compared with the previous day, Amritsar’s temperature fell by 5.4 °C and Patiala’s by 5.5 °C.
Bathinda Enjoys the Coolest Night
While the state‑wide average minimum temperature nudged up by 0.2 °C, it remains 2.8 °C below the long‑term average. Bathinda logged the lowest overnight low at 17.6 °C, delivering a refreshing chill in the early hours.
Additional rain fell later in the day (08:30 – 17:30) at a few stations:
- Pathankot – 31.5 mm
- Gurdaspur – 15.5 mm
- Faridkot – 18.5 mm
Outlook: Predominantly Dry From Oct 17‑21
Meteorologists warn that while isolated showers may still appear on Friday, overall activity will wane. From 17 to 21 October the state is expected to experience mainly dry conditions, offering a relatively stable weather pattern for residents, though local variations could still occur.
In summary, the recent rains have already driven maximum temperatures below the seasonal norm, and the coming days should see a gradual shift toward drier, more settled weather.
