The monsoon is on its way out of Punjab and is expected to withdraw completely from the state by September 20. According to the Meteorological Department, the retreating phase of the monsoon will bring light to moderate showers in several districts over the next two days before giving way to clearer skies and more pleasant weather.
Officials said that rainfall activity is likely in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Mohali, Nawanshahr and Fatehgarh Sahib, where residents may experience drizzle or light rain. In the remaining districts, the weather will remain largely normal. The department added that the showers would help ease humidity and provide temporary relief from the hot and sticky conditions that have troubled residents over the past week.
Ludhiana reported a maximum temperature of 37.1 degrees Celsius, Mansa 36.6 degrees Celsius, while Bathinda recorded a minimum of 24 degrees Celsius. With the expected rainfall, officials said temperatures are likely to drop slightly, making conditions more comfortable. Importantly, no alerts for heavy rainfall or storms have been issued. Farmers, however, have been advised to take preventive measures in their fields to protect standing crops from the light rains.
Meanwhile, reduced rainfall in the Himalayan region has resulted in steadily falling water levels in Punjab’s rivers. The situation, which had been tense in several low-lying areas during the peak monsoon period, is now returning to normal. The state government has also continued its rural cleanliness campaign under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, with special drives underway across villages.
City-Specific Forecasts
In Amritsar, the maximum temperature stood at 35.1 degrees Celsius, with no rain alert for the day. The city has so far received 651.9 mm of rainfall this season. Jalandhar recorded a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, with no rain forecast, though the district has seen 902.7 mm of rainfall since June. Ludhiana may witness light showers in parts of the district, with the maximum temperature at 37.1 degrees Celsius. The district has registered 798.2 mm of rainfall so far.
The weather office said the complete withdrawal of the monsoon from Punjab will mark the transition toward the post-monsoon season, bringing a cooler atmosphere and more pleasant conditions for residents after weeks of heat and humidity.
