Bathinda Weather Update: Heatwave Expected to Ease with Light Rain Bathinda is experiencing a prolonged heatwave, but some relief may arrive soon. According to the Meteorological Department, light rain and cloud cover are expected to bring a slight cooling effect from April 17 to 19. This follows a period of intense heat that has persisted for the past three days. Temperatures in Bathinda have surged significantly, with the highest recorded on April 16 reaching 40.4°C. The lowest temperature during this period was 19°C. Data from the Punjab Agricultural University’s headquarters indicates that temperatures climbed by nearly 3°C between April 14 and 16. On April 14, the peak temperature was 37.6°C, rising to 38.6°C on April 15 and peaking at 40.4°C on April 16. The minimum temperatures also increased, from 17.0°C to 19.0°C during the same period. Similar extreme conditions were reported in neighboring regions. In Firozpur’s Zhariwal, temperatures hit 40.9°C, while in Sri Muktsar Sahib’s Gandhara, it reached 40.4°C. Bathinda’s Kaliyan Sukha recorded 40.3°C, and Punnua Majara in the SBS Nagar district saw temperatures climb to 40.2°C. Other cities like Ludhiana, Jalandhar, and Mohali experienced temperatures between 38°C and 39°C, while Gurudaspur, Patiala, and Hoshiarpur saw readings ranging from 35°C to 38°C. Meteorologist Baljinder Singh Balle predicts that temperatures may rise further in the coming days. However, he also noted that light rain and cloud cover are likely to provide temporary relief. The forecast suggests that the weather will remain unstable, with the potential for light rainfall from April 17 to 19. The Punjabi Tribune, a prominent regional newspaper, has been tracking these weather patterns.#bathinda #punjab_agricultural_university #firozpur_zhariwal #sri_muktsar_sahib_gandhara #kaliyan_sukha
