Rainstorm Drives Down Temperatures Across Punjab

Thursday’s showers that swept through a number of districts provided the state with a noticeable breather from the lingering warmth. The average daily high slipped by about 3.8 °C, leaving today’s maximum temperatures roughly five degrees cooler than what is typical for this time of year. Bathinda and Jalandhar shared the title of the warmest locations, each peaking at 29.9 °C.

The state’s Meteorological Department forecasts isolated light‑to‑moderate rain on Friday over Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur, but expects 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 precipitation:

  • 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 topped out 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’s fell by 5.5 °C.

Bathinda Records the Coolest Night

Although the average overnight low in Punjab nudged up by 0.2 °C, it still sits 2.8 °C below the long‑term mean. Bathinda posted the lowest minimum temperature of the night at 17.6 °C, offering a refreshing chill in the early hours.

Additional rain fell later in the day (8:30 am–5:30 pm) at a few stations:

  • Pathankot – 31.5 mm
  • Gurdaspur – 15.5 mm
  • Faridkot – 18.5 mm

Forecast: Dry Conditions Expected 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 projected to experience predominantly dry weather, delivering a relatively stable pattern for residents, though localized variations could still occur.

In summary, the recent rains have already pushed maximum temperatures below seasonal averages, and the coming days should see a gradual transition toward drier, more settled conditions.