Punjab and Chandigarh are experiencing severe heat at this time. The average maximum temperature of the state has increased by 1 degree in 24 hours, which is 1.6 degrees more than the normal temperature. Bathinda has been the hottest place, where a temperature of 45.8 degrees has been recorded. At the same time, now the night temperature will also increase.
At the same time, today (May 21), there is a possibility of light rain at some places in five districts of the state, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and Mohali. Apart from this, a yellow alert has been issued for dust storm/thunderstorm with rain/lightning with strong winds (30-40 kmph) at many places in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, Mohali, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Faridkot, Moga, Barnala, Mansa, Bathinda, Muktsar and Fazilka districts.
Light to moderate rain is likely at some places on 21st, 23rd, 24th and 25th, while the weather will remain dry on 22nd. Light to moderate rain is likely at some places on 26th.
Thunderstorms/lightning with strong winds (30-40 kmph) are likely during this period. Hot weather is likely at night at some places in south and south-west during the next 3 days.