The district is likely to witness isolated rainfall over the weekend, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast dry weather conditions from September 28 to 30, bringing a temporary pause to the ongoing monsoon activity across the district.
The district recorded 0.8 mm of rainfall between Friday and Saturday morning. However, the cumulative rainfall recorded from June 1 to September 26 stood at 286.1 mm, leaving the district with a 37% deficit against the normal rainfall for the period. Meanwhile, temperatures in Ludhiana remained relatively warm on Saturday, with the maximum temperature settling at 33°C. This was 1.4°C higher than the previous day’s maximum, although it remained 0.2°C below the seasonal normal. The minimum temperature, on the other hand, fell by 0.8°C from the previous day to settle at 23.8°C. Despite the dip, the minimum temperature remained 2.4°C above normal for this time of the year.
Despite the recent showers, Ludhiana continues to face a significant rainfall deficit. The short spell of rain has brought little change to the overall rainfall situation, with the district continuing to remain below its seasonal average.
However, the forecast of dry weather over the following three days indicates that the district is unlikely to receive widespread rainfall in the immediate future. With rainfall expected at a few places on Sunday, residents may witness brief relief from the prevailing warm conditions.
