Punjab, Haryana Witness Above-Average January Rains Amidst Persistent Cold

• Punjab and Haryana recorded significantly higher rainfall than expected in January, with Punjab receiving 69% more and Haryana 35% more than normal precipitation.
• Chandigarh, the shared capital, also experienced 69% more rain than its usual January average.
• Despite the increased rainfall, cold conditions persisted across both states, with Faridkot being the coldest in Punjab at 3.8 degrees Celsius and Karnal in Haryana at 4.5 degrees Celsius.
• Many areas, including Chandigarh, Amritsar, Patiala, Ludhiana, Ambala, Karnal, and Hisar, experienced dense fog, reducing visibility.
• While most districts received excess rain, Bathinda and Faridkot in Punjab, and Charkhi Dadri, Sirsa, Sonipat in Haryana, fell short of expected levels.

Why It Matters: Punjab and Haryana received significantly more rain than usual in January, maintaining cold conditions.