Punjab and Chandigarh are experiencing severe heat at this time. The average maximum temperature of the state has increased by 1 degree in 24 hours, which is 1.6 degrees more than the normal temperature. Bathinda has been the hottest place, where a temperature of 45.8 degrees has been recorded. At the same time, now the night temperature will also increase.
At the same time, today (May 21), there is a possibility of light rain at some places in five districts of the state, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and Mohali. Apart from this, a yellow alert has been issued for dust storm/thunderstorm with rain/lightning with strong winds (30-40 kmph) at many places in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, Mohali, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Faridkot, Moga, Barnala, Mansa, Bathinda, Muktsar and Fazilka districts.
The weather will remain the same till the 25th
Light to moderate rain is likely at some places on 21st, 23rd, 24th and 25th, while the weather will remain dry on 22nd. Light to moderate rain is likely at some places on 26th.
Thunderstorms/lightning are likely during this period with strong winds (30-40 kmph). Hot weather is likely at night at some places in the south and southwest during the next 3 days.
Today’s weather in major cities of Punjab
Chandigarh – Partly cloudy. The temperature will be between 30 to 41 degrees.
Amritsar – Partly cloudy. The temperature is expected to be between 25 to 43 degrees.
Jalandhar – It will be sunny, light clouds will also appear. The temperature is expected to be between 29 to 42 degrees.
Ludhiana – Partly cloudy. The temperature is expected to remain between 25 to 44 degrees.
Patiala – The sky will be clear with sunshine. The temperature is expected to remain between 30 to 41 degrees.
Mohali – There will also be light clouds. The temperature is expected to remain between 30 to 41 degrees.