Punjab has been witnessing weird weather for the past few days. Punjab Winter which is known for shivering people to their core in the month of January is witnessing a high day-time temperature but in night many districts are witnessing low temperatures even below 5 degrees Celsius. A similar type of weather is being witnessed in New Delhi as well. Recently, Delhi's mercury reached 26 degrees Celsius. On Tuesday, the minimum temperature in the capital was recorded at 5.6 degrees Celsius. On Wednesday morning, light fog and light moisture-laden winds reminded people that winter is still here.
Talking about Punjab, IMD Chandigarh on January 29, 2025, released both minimum and maximum temperatures of the city. Amritsar witnessed 7.4°C, Ludhiana witnessed °7°C, Patiala witnessed 6°C, Bathinda witnessed 7.2°C, Faridkot witnessed 6.5°C, etc. Jalandhar witnessed 11°C as per Apple Weather App.
Talking about maximum temperature, Amritsar on January 28, 2025, witnessed 23°C, Ludhiana witnessed 24.2°C, Patiala witnessed 23.7°C, Bathinda witnessed 23.4°C, etc.
Why is Punjab witnessing March-like temperatures in January?
According to IMD, a strong western disturbance and southern winds are making the temperature feel hotter than usual. As per reports, IMD scientist Dr. Soma Sen Roy said that after the western disturbance goes away, the temperature may decrease slightly from January 30.
The reason for the change in weather is that frequent western disturbances prevented the flow of northern air, which usually brings cold. Instead, south-western winds from the Arabian Sea drove away the cold, making the nights mild and reducing the cold waves.
Another reason for the temperature rise is the adiabatic warming system. This happens when the air flows in two different directions – one direction (north of the Himalayas) and the other direction (south of the Himalayas). When the air reaches higher altitudes, it cools down and causes rain or snowfall. But when the cold and moisture-laden air goes down, it loses its moisture and warms up. Due to this, northern India, which is south of the Himalayas, experiences warm temperatures and dry weather.