The new data provided by the Meteorological Department in Punjab this year assesses this monsoon season in such a way that the monsoon rainfall in the state has been 34 percent less than required so far. This has affected the dams in Punjab, where water is stored for Punjab, for irrigation of agriculture and for.
Data indicates a 3°C drop in Punjab's average maximum temperature, bringing it 3.1°C below normal. The average minimum temperature also saw a decline of 0.5°C.
Monsoon activity has intensified in Punjab with rain reported in Pathankot and Jalandhar. Kapurthala recorded the highest rainfall in 24 hours, while an orange alert has been issued for heavy rain in Punjab and Chandigarh.
Rain has brought relief to Pathankot while Jalandhar remains cloudy. IMD forecasts intensified monsoon activity with heavy rainfall across Punjab and Chandigarh over the next four days.
Punjab is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall over the next three days despite a temporary slowdown in the monsoon. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid weather in eight districts, while temperatures have crossed 41°C in parts of the state.
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds disrupted normal life in Chandigarh and nearby areas, while the IMD issued a rainfall alert for several Punjab districts. In Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, flooding in Kala Amb forced the closure of schools and colleges.
