Punjab is witnessing largely dry weather conditions as November begins, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chandigarh, reporting no rainfall at several major weather stations across the state. The latest observations, issued on November 2, indicate that temperatures remain relatively warm during the daytime, while nights are beginning to turn cooler in parts of Punjab.
According to the IMD's weather observations recorded at 8:30 am, rainfall was reported as nil at Amritsar, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Ludhiana, Pathankot and Patiala. The observations indicate that the state is experiencing a predominantly dry spell, with no widespread rainfall activity reflected in the latest available data.
Bathinda Records Highest Maximum Temperature Among Major Stations
The IMD's November 1 temperature observations show that Bathinda recorded a maximum temperature of 32.5°C, making it the warmest among the listed major Punjab stations.
Other cities also experienced relatively warm daytime conditions. Patiala recorded a maximum temperature of 30.6°C, followed by Ludhiana at 30.2°C and Ferozepur at 29.9°C.
Amritsar and Pathankot recorded maximum temperatures of 28.6°C each. These readings indicate that daytime temperatures continue to remain comfortable to warm across different parts of Punjab.
Night Temperatures Begin to Dip Across Punjab
While daytime temperatures remain relatively high, the minimum temperature observations indicate a gradual cooling trend during the night.
Bathinda recorded a minimum temperature of 13.6°C, followed by Ludhiana at 14.6°C. Patiala recorded a minimum temperature of 15.7°C, while Pathankot stood at 15.6°C.
Amritsar recorded a minimum temperature of 16.6°C, which was 4.3°C above its normal level. The temperature difference between daytime highs and nighttime lows reflects the changing seasonal conditions as Punjab moves further into November.
Weather Conditions Across Major Punjab Cities
The latest available IMD observations provide the following temperature details for major cities across Punjab:
Amritsar: Maximum 28.6°C; minimum 16.6°C.
Bathinda: Maximum 32.5°C; minimum 13.6°C.
Ferozepur: Maximum 29.9°C; minimum 15.8°C.
Ludhiana: Maximum 30.2°C; minimum 14.6°C.
Pathankot: Maximum 28.6°C; minimum 15.6°C.
Patiala: Maximum 30.6°C; minimum 15.7°C.
The readings are based on the IMD Chandigarh's November 2 daily weather report, using temperature observations from November 1.
Punjab Weather Outlook
The latest available observations point towards predominantly dry weather conditions across Punjab, with daytime temperatures remaining relatively warm and nighttime temperatures showing signs of seasonal cooling.
Residents can expect a noticeable difference between afternoon and early-morning temperatures. However, a district-wise forecast or any specific weather warning for Punjab should be confirmed through the latest IMD Chandigarh bulletin before being reported as an official alert.
