Punjab is experiencing severe heat. The average maximum temperature of the state has been recorded at 42.8 degrees. Bathinda remains the hottest area in the state. The average maximum temperature of the state has increased by 0.7 degrees in 24 hours. It is now 6.2 degrees above the average temperature. For the first time, a low-pressure area was formed in the Bay of Bengal.
On the other hand, Western Disturbance has become active. Due to this the weather has changed. There has been snowfall in Himachal. In such a situation, the heat wave will not last till April 14. Today, a yellow alert has been issued for strong winds, thunderstorms, and lightning at some places in 16 districts. The speed of these winds will be 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.
There is a possibility of light rain at some places in 17 districts. At the same time, the temperature will also fall. While the temperature will fall.
According to the Meteorological Department, light rain is likely at isolated places in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, Mohali, Fatehgarh Sahib, Kapurthala, Amritsar, Faridkot, Bathinda, Muktsar, Fazilka and Mansa today.
There is a possibility of thunderstorm/lightning (speed 30-40 kmph) with strong winds in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Fazilka, Muktsar, Bathinda, Ludhiana, Mansa, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Sas Nagar (Mohali), Malerkotla districts.
Even though the weather will change today, the department has already advised people to come out of their homes less during the scorching sun. Drink liquids etc. while staying at home. Apart from this, if your health deteriorates, go to the hospital immediately. There will be 24-hour treatment facility in all government hospitals. At the same time, beds have been kept reserved in the hospitals.