Punjab Weather Update: Temperature above normal, rain likely due to western disturbance

A yellow alert has been issued regarding rain in Punjab for the coming two days.

The temperature of Punjab remains hotter than normal. In the last 24 hours also, there was an increase of 3.1 degrees in the temperature. After which the temperature has been found to be 4.3 degrees hotter than normal. But there is hope of getting slight relief due to western disturbance. A yellow alert has been issued regarding rain in Punjab for the coming two days.

According to the information shared by the Meteorological Center, the western disturbance is active. Its effect will also be seen in the plains of Punjab. On February 19 and 20, the plains of Punjab will also be cloudy and normal to moderate rain is also expected. After which a slight drop in the increased temperature will also be seen.

Due to the western disturbance being active and cloudy, there is a continuous increase in the average temperature of Punjab. But after the possibility of rain on February 19-20, the weather will open up a bit. At the same time, rain and snowfall is also expected in Himachal Pradesh during these days. After which there will be a drop in the temperature of Punjab. According to an estimate, the temperature in Punjab may fall by 3 degrees.