Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is currently witnessing an extended spell of cooler weather, with daytime temperatures across the state staying significantly below what’s typically expected for this time of year. According to meteorologists, the current conditions are a result of recent mountain weather patterns and are expected to continue without any rainfall for at least the next week.
Although temperatures rose slightly in recent days following the departure of a Western Disturbance, they still remain well below average. Data from the regional weather office shows that the maximum temperatures are hovering roughly five degrees lower than the seasonal norm, with most cities not crossing the 30°C mark.
This shift follows an unusually wet start to October. While the month usually records a modest 2.7 mm of rainfall, Punjab has already received an average of 29.4 mm—a nearly 1,000 percent increase. This excess rain has been attributed to recent weather activity in the northern hill states, which included both rainfall and early snowfall in areas like Himachal Pradesh.
In the last 24 hours, Pathankot received 0.9 mm of rainfall, though forecasters say no further rain is expected across the state in the coming days. Despite the rise in daytime temperatures since the end of the recent weather system, conditions are expected to remain stable and relatively cool due to continued cold air inflow from the hills.
Tuesday’s temperature readings showed Mohali as the warmest spot in the state at 31.8°C, followed by Faridkot at 31.2°C and Pathankot at 30.3°C. All other districts recorded maximums below 30°C, reinforcing the trend of cooler-than-usual conditions.
Experts believe that as light snowfall is predicted in parts of Himachal Pradesh in the coming days, Punjab is likely to maintain its current weather pattern, with no major temperature increases anticipated. For now, residents can expect a stretch of dry, comfortable weather—an unusual but welcome break from the heat that usually lingers into October.
