Heavy rain in Punjab continues for second day, reduces deficit

As predicted on Thursday by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, Punjab, particularly the western parts of the state observed some god rain. In a span of 24 hours from 8.30 am on Thursday Amritsar observed 64 mm of rain, Muktsar 92 mm, Pathankot 73 mm, Ferozepur 67 mm, Gurdaspur 52 mm, Ropar 45 mm, Patiala 33 mm, Taran Taran 27 mm and Kapurthala 11 mm.

The Monsoon system in west Rajasthan coupled with the Western Disturbance in Jammu and Kashmir is giving good rain in Punjab.

From being scanty by 64%, the state has showed some recovery and the rainfall deficit has slipped down to 59% due to good rain in the last two days. In fact, rainfall in the state was 91% surplus on 3^rd September. Based on one day showers, from 3^rd to 4^th September the state received 23.2 mm of rain against the average of 4.2 mm, which is 452% higher than the normal.

Meanwhile, rain is going to reduce in the state in next 24 hours, but northern and western parts of the state will continue to receive moderate rain with isolated heavy in pockets.

Punjab has been one of the worst rainfall deficit sub-divisions in India since the onset of Monsoon. The month of June was 51% deficit, July 59% deficit and August was the worst with a whopping deficit of 75%. At present the deficit stands at 59%.

Picture courtesy: yespunjab.com