After enduring a relentless month-long spell of dense fog and dry cold, Ludhiana residents found solace today as the city experienced intermittent light rain, measuring 3 mm during the day. This much-needed rainfall, accompanied by strong winds, led to a significant drop in the maximum temperature, settling at 19.5 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature reached 11.6 degrees Celsius.
Meteorologists predict that this rainfall will disperse the lingering fog that has enveloped the city for an extended period, offering a breath of fresh air to the residents. Additionally, the air quality is expected to improve in the coming days.
The meteorological center in Chandigarh recorded 3 mm of rainfall in the city, in stark contrast to the normal January average of 18.8 mm. This marks the lowest rainfall since 2006 when only 2.0 mm was recorded.
In January 2024, Ludhiana witnessed its lowest January rainfall in the past decade, recording only 3.0 mm. This stands in stark contrast to varying precipitation levels in the preceding years, with notable figures such as 114.9 mm in 2022 and 45.0 mm in 2019.
Pavneet Kingra, head of the PAU meteorological department, highlighted the possibility of rain accompanied by strong winds in several districts of Punjab on Thursday, providing a hopeful outlook for improved weather conditions in the region.
