Chandigarh: A noticeable cooling trend has emerged across Punjab and Chandigarh, with night temperatures declining in several parts of the region. Pathankot emerged as the coldest location, recording a minimum temperature of 11.3°C, while the Meteorological Department has forecast dry conditions for Wednesday, followed by a possibility of rainfall in parts of Punjab from November 12.
The state’s average minimum temperature fell by 1.1 degrees over the past 24 hours, bringing cooler conditions during the night. Despite the decline, temperatures remain close to their normal levels for this time of the year.
Weather officials have attributed the possibility of rain to changing atmospheric conditions, with a Western Disturbance active over the hilly areas and a cyclonic circulation developing over northern Haryana and neighbouring regions. These systems could bring showers to isolated parts of Punjab.
No major shift in either daytime or nighttime temperatures is expected during the next five days, according to the forecast.
Pathankot records lowest mercury
Pathankot recorded a minimum of 11.3°C at the reported weather station, while the temperature in the city’s main area stood at 12°C. Ludhiana and Faridkot both registered minimum temperatures of 12.8°C.
Chandigarh recorded a night temperature of 13.5°C, while the reading at the city’s airport was slightly lower at 13.4°C. The minimum temperature in Bathinda settled at 13.6°C, followed by Amritsar at 13.8°C and Patiala at 14.1°C.
Sharpest temperature fall in Ballowal Saunkhri
The decline was particularly pronounced in some locations. Ballowal Saunkhri witnessed the steepest fall, with its minimum temperature dropping by 2.3 degrees. Bathinda recorded a decrease of 1.8 degrees, while Hoshiarpur saw a decline of 1.6 degrees.
With the possibility of rain emerging later this week and cooler nights becoming more noticeable, residents can expect a gradual change in weather conditions, although the department is not anticipating any significant temperature fluctuations in the immediate future.
