Pathankot: The weather took a turn in Punjab on Wednesday morning. Pathankot experienced heavy rain in the morning. According to the Meteorological Department, rain is expected in many parts of the state today. Meanwhile, Chandigarh is forecast to experience thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds.
Strong Wind and Rain Alert in These Districts
According to the IMD, bad weather is expected in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Patiala, and Mohali. These areas may experience thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds with speeds of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour.
During the last 24 hours, the maximum temperature in Punjab dropped by about 0.1 degrees Celsius. With this, temperatures have now reached near normal. The highest temperature recorded in the state was 36 degrees Celsius.
Western Disturbance Changes Weather
According to the Meteorological Department, a new Western Disturbance has become active. Due to its influence, the weather in Punjab and Chandigarh is expected to change. Over the next few hours, many areas are expected to experience cloudy skies, strong winds, and rain accompanied by thunderstorms.
According to the Meteorological Department, night temperatures are expected to drop starting October 12th, with colder weather expected to increase.
Power Demand Decreases Due to Cold Weather
Due to the change in weather and cold winds, power demand in Punjab also decreased. Power demand in the state stood at 9,527 MW. Meanwhile, power consumption was recorded at 4,832 MW, while the state generated 4,697 MW of power.