January-like weather conditions have returned in Amritsar as the city shivers at 3.4°C. Unseasonal and somewhat unexpected episodes of rain, sweeping large parts of North India could be attributed to this phenomenon. Moreover, hailstorm in the plains of North India left behind a cooling effect and made matters worse.
Amritsar recorded 5.2°C as the minimum temperature on March 9, which was the lowest temperature in last 10 years. Earlier the city had recorded 5.6°C as the minimum on March 9, 2012. Interestingly, the all-time lowest temperature is 2°C, which was also recorded on March 9, 1979. Today morning, the city surpassed yesterday’s record as minimum temperature dropped further to settle at 3.4°C.
The city of Golden temple seems to be on a record breaking spree. As it has already surpassed its monthly average rainfall in just the first 9 days. Till now the city has received 81.3 mm of rain, against the monthly average of 29 mm. 81.3 mm of rain is also the highest rainfall recorded by the city in last 10 years.
More rain is in the offing for the city as a fresh Western Disturbance will start affecting North India around March 13-14 and again on March 21. The city will experience good weather conditions for next 2-3 days. Minimums which are 4-5 degrees below normal, will start rising after 24 hours. Day temperatures can also expect a rise now.
