The weather across several districts of Punjab has increased beyond 40°C, and the Meteorological Department of Chandigarh has been issuing alerts. However, recently, a drop was reported in the maximum temperature as the temperature recently reported in various districts was around 2.1°C below normal.
However, several Punjab cities, including Bathinda, reported very high temperatures with immense heat. On June 2, 2025, the city reported a temperature of around 42.7°C, which is surely above the daily average. Along with this, other cities of the state reported the temperature between 36°C and 38°C.
It is to be noted that Punjab cities have been regularly witnessing strong winds and lightning along with light to moderate rainfall. According to weather experts, this change in weather could be a sign of the arrival of monsoon, and it is believed that this could also affect the upcoming monsoon days.
The experts have also mentioned that this weather disturbance could directly impact the agricultural practices in Punjab, along with the state's reservoirs.
Weather forecast for the upcoming week -
The remaining week could witness the temperature range between 42°C and 25°C, according to the Meteorological Department.
June 4, Wednesday -
The temperature range across Punjab is expected to be between 32° and 23°. The weather will remain Mostly Sunny, with Precipitation at 15%, Humidity at 43%, and Wind at 10 km/h.
June 5, Thursday -
The temperature range on Friday is expected to be between 36° and 25°. The weather will be Sunny, with Precipitation of 0%, Humidity 38%, and Wind 13 km/h.
June 6, Friday -
The temperature will lie between 39° and 27°. The weather will be Sunny, with Precipitation: 0%, Humidity: 31%, and Wind: 10 km/h
June 7, Saturday -
The temperature range will be between 41° and 28°. The weather will remain Sunny, with Precipitation of 0%, Humidity 25%, and Wind 11 km/h.
Jalandhar Weather Update -
According to IMD, Jalandhar will not see any rainfall, thunderstorms, or lightning. The weather will remain between 40°C and 25°C, with constant warning of “extensive heat.”