Chandigarh: The effect of continuous monsoon and western disturbance is being seen on the weather of Punjab. The department has also predicted rain in the state in the coming days. Along with this, heavy rain and thunderstorm have also been predicted in many districts today. Clouds have been overcast since morning at many places. At the same time, people are also facing humid heat.
Due to this, there is a continuous slight fluctuation in the temperature of the state. Talking about the last 24 hours, the temperature of the state has increased by 1.7 degrees. The highest temperature was recorded in Gurdaspur. The temperature here was 35 degrees, in all other districts the temperature is below 35 degrees. Similarly, the minimum temperature also remained between 23 to 27 degrees.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the effect of rain will be seen in the entire state today. The department has predicted heavy rains with strong winds and lightning in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Fazilka, Muktsar and Bathinda. The department has issued a yellow alert in these 6 districts. Similarly, there is a possibility of rain across the state tomorrow as well. The department has issued a yellow alert for Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar for Thursday. According to the department, the spell of rain will continue at various places in the state for a few days in the coming days.