With sunny morning, rainy evening, city sees another day of uncertain weather

The city witnessed a mixture of sunshine and rainy weather on Sunday. The day started with a clear, comforting sky—its gentle warmth offering a much-needed reprieve to residents weary of recent humidity. However, by afternoon, clouds gathered and poured down for nearly half an hour, washing the streets clean before retreating to reveal a burst of golden sunshine. As the sun set, another shift was witnessed as around 7 pm, a soft drizzle returned, casting a silvery veil over the city.

Beneath umbrellas and balconies, people looked skyward with prayers, hoping the rain would be brief and not stretch into the night, yet continuing their routines with a kind of resigned grace only Ludhiana knows.

For many, the break from the constant downpour felt like a blessing. “We lost everything in this rain,” said Preeti, a boutique owner from Dhokka Mohalla. “After Buddha Nullaha swelled, water entered our home. All the cloth material got soaked and spoiled—not just mine, but also the orders placed by my customers. I don’t know how I’ll recover,” she added.

Baldev Singh, a farmer from the outskirts of the city, echoed the sentiment. “We are continuously praying to god. A lot of destruction has been caused. It should not rain now. Today was a relief,” he said, standing beside his partially submerged field.

The city’s mood was cautiously optimistic. Rajesh Kumar, a shopkeeper near Model Town, said, “It’s the first time in a week I’ve opened my shutters without worrying about water entering the shop. We just want this dry spell to continue”.

In the residential lanes of Haibowal, an elderly resident, Sushma Rani, shared, “We’ve been living with the fear of another downpour. Buckets, sandbags and plastic sheets have become part of our daily routine. Today, we finally sat outside for tea.”

As the evening rain returned it stirred fresh anxiety among residents still recovering from the recent downpours. “We were just beginning to feel hopeful after a dry morning,” said Harvinder Kaur, a homemaker from Ranjit Avenue. “But when it started raining again my heart sank. Our basement flooded last week, and we haven’t even finished cleaning up,” she added.

For many, the sight of water pooling in streets reignited fears of renewed damage and disruption. The unpredictability of the weather has left families on edge, watching the skies with worry instead of relief.

While the weather forecast remains uncertain for the coming days, today’s respite has allowed municipal workers to accelerate clean-up efforts. Pumps were deployed to drain stagnant water and sanitation teams began disinfecting the water-logged areas. The authorities concerned have urged residents to remain cautious and continue monitoring updates.