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Ludhiana Chills as Rain, Hail Usher in Severe Cold Wave
28 Jan
Summary
- Daytime temperatures dropped to 16°C, four degrees below seasonal average.
- Heavy humidity and recent precipitation signal a severe cold wave.
- Dense fog is predicted through January 30, causing travel concerns.
Ludhiana is currently experiencing a severe intensification of winter conditions. Following a day of intermittent rain, rising humidity, and an afternoon hailstorm, daytime temperatures plummeted to 16°C, which is four degrees below the seasonal average. The district recorded 3.2mm of precipitation by evening.
The combination of moisture and falling temperatures has led meteorologists to forecast a severe cold wave and hazardous visibility conditions. Humidity levels increased significantly, prompting warnings of dense to very dense fog expected to persist until January 30. These adverse weather patterns are anticipated to cause disruptions to road, rail, and air traffic over the next 72 hours.
Experts, including Pavneet Kaur Kingra from Punjab Agricultural University, are advising the public to prepare for increasingly harsh weather. The prevailing conditions are deemed conducive for a cold wave and dense fog, particularly during early morning hours when visibility is predicted to be severely reduced. Residents are urged to remain cautious.
