June 3, 2025 : This time, during the days of Nautapa (a traditional weather phase), Punjab did not experience the usual heatwave. According to the Meteorological Department’s report, the average maximum temperatures recorded in various districts over the past few days have been about 2.1 degrees Celsius lower than normal. On Monday, June 2, Bathinda recorded the highest temperature of 42.7 degrees Celsius.
Today as well, the maximum temperature in many areas of the state is expected to remain between 36 to 38 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, a yellow and orange alert for rain has been issued for 16 districts in Punjab. During this period, dust storms and dense fog may also occur. With June 2, the days of Nautapa have also ended.
This season, Punjab did not witness a severe heatwave. Experts believe this could affect the monsoon, as the absence of heat during Nautapa may weaken the monsoon season. This could have a direct impact on agriculture.
Warning of Dense Fog Today
According to the Meteorological Centre Chandigarh, on Monday the temperature was recorded 1.3 degrees below average. No rain was recorded anywhere, and the weather remained dry in most areas.
On June 3, an orange alert has been issued for four Punjab districts — Muktsar, Fazilka, Bathinda, and Mansa. Additionally, a yellow alert for rain and storms has been issued for Firozpur, Faridkot, Moga, Barnala, Sangrur, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Mohali, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Hoshiarpur.
Weather forecast for Punjab cities:
- Amritsar: Light clouds expected, chance of rain. Temperature expected between 24°C to 34°C.
- Jalandhar: Light clouds likely, chance of rain. Temperature between 24°C to 34°C.
- Ludhiana: Light clouds and chances of rain. Temperature expected between 24°C to 37°C.
- Patiala: Light clouds with chances of rain. Temperature between 25°C to 35°C.
- Mohali: Light clouds with chances of rain. Temperature expected between 24°C to 34°C.
Summary: Rain alerts have been issued for 16 districts in Punjab. Additionally, dust storms and dense fog are expected to affect the region.