Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The onset of November has not yet brought a significant drop in temperatures across Punjab and Chandigarh, where daytime conditions continue to remain relatively warm. While Tuesday, November 10, is expected to pass without rainfall, the Meteorological Department has indicated the possibility of light showers in parts of the region on November 12 and 13.
The anticipated rainfall is likely to be brief, with dry weather expected to return afterwards. Weather officials have also ruled out any major fluctuation in maximum and minimum temperatures over the next five days.
Bathinda remained the warmest location in Punjab, recording a maximum temperature of 32.4°C. The state’s average daytime temperature dipped slightly by 0.1°C but continued to remain close to the normal range.
The situation during night hours has been different, with minimum temperatures showing an average rise of 0.5°C. They are currently around 3.2°C above the seasonal average, indicating that colder conditions are yet to establish themselves. Pathankot’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 12.2°C.
Fog may affect visibility in several areas
The weather department has warned of light to moderate fog in some parts of Punjab during early mornings and at night over the next three days.
Meteorologists have identified two cyclonic circulations influencing the region. One is located over northern Haryana and neighbouring areas at approximately 3.1 km above sea level, while another is active over northwestern Rajasthan and adjoining areas at a height of around 0.9 km.
A new Western Disturbance is also expected to affect the northwestern Himalayan region from November 10. Its influence could contribute to the possibility of light rainfall in Punjab later this week.
Ludhiana records drop in night temperature
The latest minimum temperature readings show contrasting trends across cities. Ludhiana recorded 13.4°C, marking a decline of 1.2°C compared with the previous day. In contrast, Chandigarh’s minimum temperature climbed by 1°C to reach 14.6°C, while Patiala registered a rise of 0.6°C to 14.2°C.
Amritsar recorded a minimum of 15°C, followed by Bathinda at 15.4°C.
No rainfall was recorded anywhere in the state during the past 24 hours. With temperatures expected to remain largely stable, residents may have to wait longer for a noticeable change towards colder winter conditions.
