Freezing Temperatures Hit Punjab and Haryana; Rupnagar Records Season Low at 3.6°C
Punjab and Haryana are currently facing severe cold weather conditions, with Rupnagar recording a season low of 3.6°C. This chilling temperature has made it the coldest location in both states.
Temperature Records in Punjab
Various cities in Punjab have reported significant drops in temperature:
- Amritsar: 6.1°C
- Ludhiana: 9.2°C
- Patiala: 10.1°C
- Pathankot: 5.6°C
- Bathinda: 5.8°C
- Faridkot: 3.8°C
- Gurdaspur: 5.0°C
- Chandigarh: 8.6°C
Cold Snap in Haryana
Haryana is also experiencing cold spells, with Ambala and Hisar recording notable low temperatures:
- Ambala: 10.9°C
- Hisar: 6.7°C
- Karnal: 9.3°C
- Narnaul: 5.8°C
- Rohtak: 9.4°C
- Bhiwani: 7.0°C
- Sirsa: 6.4°C
Impact of Cold Weather
The extreme temperatures are causing discomfort among the residents of these regions, prompting precautions against the severe cold. As the cold wave persists, local authorities are monitoring the situation closely.