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Punjab braces for rain as western disturbance arrives
22 Jan
Summary
- Western disturbance to bring rain to Punjab on Jan 23-24.
- Yellow alert issued for Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Amritsar.
- Rainfall expected to benefit standing crops and ease dry weather.
A shift in weather is expected across Punjab due to an approaching western disturbance. The Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in several areas of the state on January 23 and 24. Districts like Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Amritsar, which border Pakistan, are particularly anticipated to experience the most significant weather impacts, prompting a yellow alert.
This incoming weather system is expected to bring much-needed relief from the prevailing dry conditions. Weather scientist Dr. Kulwinder Kaur Gill from Punjab Agricultural University noted that daytime temperatures have recently ranged between 21-22 degrees Celsius, with nighttime temperatures between 5-7 degrees Celsius. The anticipated rainfall, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is predicted to be beneficial for standing crops, offering a positive outlook for the agricultural sector.
