After days of sweltering heat, residents of Ludhiana finally experienced relief as the day temperature dropped sharply on Thursday. The weather department has forecast more rainfall in the district over the next two days.
The sky remained cloudy at night, and rain was reported in parts of the city. According to the meteorological department, the city received 16mm of rain between 8:30am on Wednesday and 8:30am on Thursday. No rain was recorded between 8:30am and 5:30pm on Thursday.
The showers had a clear impact on temperature. The maximum temperature was 35.2 degrees Celsius, which is 3.1 degrees below normal and 8.4 degrees lower than the previous day. The minimum temperature also dipped, settling at 21.4 degrees Celsius, which is 4.2 degrees less than the night before.
With temperatures remaining below normal, the weather department issued an orange alert for Friday and a yellow alert for Saturday and Sunday. Forecasts indicate partly cloudy skies with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers.
A yellow alert signals potentially adverse weather and advises caution. An orange alert indicates higher risk and calls for preparedness against possible disruptions and heat-related health concerns.
The sudden drop in temperature brought visible relief. Residents said the weather had turned pleasant after days of oppressive heat.
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About the Author: Shariq Majeed is an Assistant Editor with the Punjab bureau of The Times of India and is based in Ludhiana. He reports on health, environment and climate related issues, civil administration, crime, legal affairs, politics, agriculture, and NRI affairs.
