There is a continuous increase in the temperature of Punjab. The western disturbance has become active, but its effect is not visible in the plains. But there are chances of rain in the plains of Punjab from 12 to 15 March. According to the Meteorological Department, there are chances of heat increasing in Punjab in the coming days.
An increase in maximum and minimum temperatures has been recorded in Punjab. The average maximum temperature has increased by 1.1 ° C, which was 3.1 ° C more than normal. The highest temperature in the state was recorded at 30.6 ° C in Bathinda. Similarly, the average minimum temperature has also increased by 5.2 ° C, which was 5.3 ° C more than normal. The lowest minimum temperature of the state was recorded at 13.4 ° C in Budh Singh Wala Moga.
A new western disturbance has become active from March 9. But its effect is currently being seen only in the hilly areas. Light clouds were seen in the districts adjoining Himachal in the morning, but as the day broke, the sun also shone. The effect of this new western disturbance will be seen in the plains after March 12.
A yellow alert has been issued for storm in Punjab, Chandigarh and Haryana on March 13-14. A yellow alert for rain has been issued in Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur on the 13th. Whereas, there are chances of rain in 13 districts of Punjab on March 14.