The year 2025 has also started with less rainfall in Punjab. 56 percent less rainfall has been recorded in January 2025. While last year was also dry for Punjab. In the monsoon season of 2024, Punjab received 314.6 mm of rain, which was 28 percent less than the average of 439.8 mm.
On the other hand, talking about January 2025, Punjab normally receives an average rainfall of 19.1 mm, but this month only 8.3 mm of rain has been recorded so far. In January, 4 western disturbances became active in Punjab, but most of the time the state remained in the grip of drought. But there is a possibility of getting some relief in the coming days.
A new western disturbance has become active from January 29. Due to this the temperature of Punjab is continuously increasing. The minimum temperature of Punjab has increased by 2 degrees. After which the temperature remains 2.3 degrees above normal.
At the same time, the maximum temperature of Punjab has increased by 0.4 degrees, after which the average maximum temperature of the state remains 2.7 degrees above normal.
The Meteorological Department has clarified that the temperature will increase for the next 48 hours, but after that, there will not be much change in the temperature
A new western disturbance is becoming active from February 1. Due to this there is a possibility of rain in the state till February 5. There is a possibility of light rain today and on February 1 and light to moderate rain in some areas from February 3 to 5.