Ludhiana residents’ wait for rain gets longer

Ludhiana, July 27

Ludhiana’s wait for rain is getting longer. Though the weather was overcast with clouds throughout the day and city residents were expecting rain but the day went dry on Saturday as well. The weather was pleasant throughout the day and Ludhiana experienced lowest minimum temperature in the state.

The minimum temperature was recorded 25.8°C on Saturday while maximum was 34.6°C. Morning relative humidity recorded was 76 per cent while evening was 71 per cent.

According to the forecast issued by the PAU, the weather is expected to remain cloudy over Ludhiana and its adjoining areas during the next 24 hours.

“It is only on two occasions the city has received rain this season. Last time, it rained at night so we could not enjoy the same. I was expecting rain today as the sky was overcast with dark clouds since early morning,” said Maneet, a city resident from Mahavir Enclave.

Sukhwinder, a farmer from Lopan village, said water was required for paddy at this stage.

“The depleting water table has become a cause of concern and paddy requires a lot of water,” he said.