Punjab is likely to see renewed monsoon activity from Wednesday, with the weather department issuing a heavy rainfall alert for several districts until September 5. The impact of rainfall is expected to be higher in areas adjoining Himachal Pradesh.
Rain was recorded in three districts of Punjab on Tuesday. Pathankot received 49.8 mm of rainfall, followed by Ropar with 19.8 mm and Hoshiarpur with 3.8 mm.
Due to higher rainfall, Pathankot also recorded a decline in daytime temperature. The maximum temperature there was 29 degrees Celsius, the lowest in Punjab on Tuesday. Ropar recorded a maximum temperature of 32.8 degrees Celsius.
In other districts of the state, the weather remained mainly clear, with daytime temperatures ranging between 34 and 35 degrees Celsius.
Ludhiana recorded a maximum temperature of 35.5 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. The maximum temperature was 35.7 degrees Celsius in Patiala, 35.5 degrees Celsius in Amritsar and 33.2 degrees Celsius in Jalandhar.
Temperatures remained relatively lower in districts that received rainfall, while heat and humidity persisted in other areas. According to the weather department, weather conditions are likely to change from Wednesday, with rainfall potentially extending to more areas.
According to the weather department's forecast, the monsoon will become active in Punjab from Wednesday. Several districts could receive heavy rainfall until September 5.
Heavy rainfall is particularly likely in Punjab's districts adjoining Himachal Pradesh. Continuous rainfall in these areas could also lead to waterlogging. People have been advised to monitor the weather department's forecast and exercise caution during heavy rainfall.
According to the weather department, conditions in Punjab are likely to become clear from September 6. Rainfall could therefore continue across the state for the next four days, followed by an improvement in weather conditions.
