TNNLudhiana: As residents grapple with hot and humid conditions, Ludhiana has recorded more than 50% rainfall deficit in August so far, while the district has received 25% less rainfall than normal during the monsoon season till date.As per the rainfall related data of the met department for the state, the amount of rainfall that occurred in the district from Aug 1-24 has been recorded at 61.5mm.. The normal value for rainfall in the district for the time duration is 124.7mm, so Ludhiana has a deficit of 51% in rainfall.As per the data of seasonal rainfall from June 1 to 24 August, Ludhiana has witnessed 261.1 mm rainfall in the season against the normal rainfall of 349.6. This means that there has been 25% deficient in rainfall in the monsoon season till now this year.As there was no rain in Ludhiana and sun did appear in the sky on Monday, the impact of sunny weather reflected on the maximum (day) temperature which was recorded at 34.4 degrees Celsius, which is 1.2 degrees more than normal and 1.6 degree more than the day before.The minimum (night) temperature in the city was recorded at 26 degrees Celsius, which is 0.9 degree more than normal and 2.2 degree more than the day before.As the temperature in Ludhiana were recorded above normal, humidity levels in Ludhiana at 8.30am on Monday was recorded at 81%, which is lower than routine value of around 85% for the city, whereas humidity at 5.30pm was recorded at 72% which is around routine value.As the temperatures in the city were recorded above routine value, the met department has predicted “partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers” for the next six days.The met department website suggests a rise in the day temperature during these days even as night temperature is expected to remain above normal.The residents are, meanwhile, waiting for heavy rains to bring about major fall in temperatures in the city.“We are hoping for a spell of heavy rain to bring some much-needed relief from the persistent heat and humidity. A good downpour would not only cool the city, but also provide a respite from the uncomfortable weather,” said Hardeep Singh, a resident.
