Ludhiana: With the day temperature soaring to 43 degrees Celsius, stepping outdoors in the city on Thursday became both uncomfortable and perilous. The meteorological department has forecast a heat wave to severe heat wave in Ludhiana over the next few days.
Even a partly cloudy sky could not mitigate the effect of the rising mercury. According to the meteorological department, the maximum (day) temperature in the city was 4.2 degrees Celsius above normal, though 1.1 degrees less than a day earlier. The minimum (night) temperature was recorded at 27.4 degrees Celsius, which is 3.1 degrees above normal and 0.4 degree more than the previous day.
The meteorological department has issued an orange alert for the district for the next four days, predicting heat wave to severe heat wave conditions. An orange alert indicates severe weather conditions and advises people to remain prepared for possible disruptions and health risks. Day and night temperatures are expected to remain above normal for the next five to six days.
The sweltering heat in Ludhiana has restricted the movement of many residents. Residents shared their experiences:
- Gurpreet Singh from BRS Nagar said, “We avoid stepping out in the afternoon unless it is absolutely necessary. Even short distances feel exhausting, and the hot winds make it difficult to remain outdoors for long.”
- Neha from Dugri added, “It has become very difficult to keep children indoors. They get restless staying inside all day, but the weather outside is too harsh for them to play safely.”
- Raj Kumar, a shopkeeper at Field Gunj, noted, “The scorching heat has badly affected business during the daytime as customers prefer staying indoors to avoid the extreme weather. Usually, the markets remain busy throughout the day, but now there is very little movement until late evening.”
Temperature Records
Blistering May in Ludhiana (Past Week)
- May 15: 36.8°C
- May 16: 39.8°C
- May 17: 41.6°C
- May 18: 42.2°C
- May 19: 44.2°C
- May 20: 44.1°C
- May 21: 43°C
Forecast for Next Few Days
- May 22: 43°C
- May 23: 43°C
- May 24: 44°C
- May 25: 44°C
- May 26: 44°C
Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours, and take necessary precautions. For more information, check gold rate, silver rate, bank holidays, public holidays, petrol price, diesel price, CNG price, and LPG price in Ludhiana.
