Biparjoy storm changed the weather of Punjab: 129.5MM of water rained in Amritsar; 53 year old record broken; Chances of rain till 18

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Golden Temple in the rain last day.  - Dainik Bhaskar

Golden Temple in the rain last day.

Cyclone Biparjoy will hit the Gujarat coast today. But its effect is already visible in Punjab. There are chances of rain in Punjab till June 18 between Cyclone Biperjoy and Western Disturbance. Suddenly it will be cloudy, it will rain and the next moment it will be sunny. Due to which the humidity will increase.

Damage due to rain and falling of trees in Amritsar.

Damage due to rain and falling of trees in Amritsar.

According to the Meteorological Department, except for some parts of Malwa, most of the entire Punjab received rain on the previous day. Winds were blowing at a speed of 26 km in Amritsar. A motorcyclist died after a tree fell on him in Ludhiana. Amritsar has recorded 129.5 MM rainfall in the last 24 hours, which has also broken the record of 92.6MM rainfall on June 30, 1970.

Normally, in the month of June, Amritsar receives an excessive 38.9MM of rainfall per day and a normal of 89.9MM for the entire month. Not only this, hailstorm also occurred in Amritsar.

5 flights diverted to Delhi
The effect of bad weather since last evening was also seen on air traffic. A total of 5 flights coming from Kolkata, Kuala Lumpur and Delhi to Amritsar had to make an emergency landing at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport en route. ATC did not allow flights to land at Amritsar amidst strong winds and rain.

Rain alert in Punjab.

Rain alert in Punjab.

effect on electricity
The electricity department has also suffered a lot due to strong winds in many parts of Punjab. Strong winds caused extensive damage in Ludhiana district besides Jandiala Guru, Ajnala Road and border areas of Amritsar. Due to breaking of electric wires, there is no light in many areas since last day.

sharp drop in temperature
Due to rain, the average temperature of Punjab has been recorded 2.9 degrees and 3.6 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature in Ludhiana decreased by 6.5 degrees from the previous day, Amritsar by 5.3 degrees, Muktsar by 3.4 degrees, Bathinda by 3.8 degrees and Faridkot by 5.4 degrees as compared to the previous day.

Chances of rain in Punjab till June 18.

Chances of rain in Punjab till June 18.

18 then rain alert
In Punjab, the Meteorological Department has predicted rains till June 18. This weather will remain in entire Punjab. In fact, due to Biparjoy cyclone on the one hand and Western Disturbance on the other, pressure is being created on Punjab. Due to which it is expected to remain cloudy and rain till June 18.

During this, there will also be a decrease in the temperature of Punjab. Today, the temperature of most cities is estimated to be around 36 degrees.

Minimum temperature of cities of Punjab.

Minimum temperature of cities of Punjab.

Know today’s temperature

AmritsarToday the minimum temperature of the city was recorded at 20.7 degrees. Which was 6.5 degrees as compared to the previous day and 5.4 degrees less than normal. Today the temperature is expected to remain below 36 degrees.

Jalandhar- Today the minimum temperature of the city was recorded around 21 degrees. At the same time, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 36 degrees. The rainy season will continue.

Ludhiana- The lowest minimum temperature in Punjab was recorded in Ludhiana at 20.2 degrees. This temperature was 6.5 degrees less than the previous day. At the same time, the temperature is expected to be around 36 degrees even today.

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