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Rain, thunderstorms forecast for Punjab on 29 and 30 October
The Story in Brief
Punjab will see rain, thunderstorms and strong winds on 29 and 30 October, the Meteorological Department has warned. Winds may reach 30 to 40 kmph on those days, with rain possible between 29 and 31 October. Dry weather is expected to return on 1 November.
The state recorded a marginal 0.1 degree Celsius rise in the maximum temperature. Faridkot logged the highest maximum at 33.3 degrees Celsius, while Bathinda touched 31.9 degrees, Patiala 31.4 degrees, Ludhiana 30.4 degrees, Pathankot 29.6 degrees and Amritsar 28.5 degrees. The minimum temperature dropped by 0.8 degrees Celsius, with Pathankot recording the lowest at 11.7 degrees. Night temperatures have fallen below 15 degrees in several places.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The forecast gives farmers and daily commuters in Punjab a clear window for outdoor work on 27 and 28 October, followed by two days of disruptive weather on 29 and 30 October. The Meteorological Department’s warning for thunderstorms and winds of up to 40 kmph on those two days covers the harvest-sensitive kharif season, but the report does not specify any crop damage advisory. Night temperatures have already fallen below 15 degrees Celsius in several cities, confirming a seasonal shift that will extend into November. The return of dry conditions on 1 November remains the key operational date for residents planning activities after the wet spell.
Source: udaipurkiran.com
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