CHANDIGARH, MAY 31 — Persistent weekend downpours have inverted May’s weather trends across Punjab, replacing a stark dry spell with a 25 percent rainfall surplus relative to historical averages.
The sudden shift comes as the India Meteorological Department confirmed that widespread precipitation will continue to influence weather patterns across Punjab and Haryana for the first week of June. Weather experts revised their initial predictions of an early June dry stretch, stating that fluctuating atmospheric conditions will now maintain scattered, intermittent showers across the region through June 6.
Total seasonal rainfall across the territory since March 1 tracking shows a comfortable 22 percent buffer above the long period average. Neighboring Haryana experienced a parallel stabilization, logging 20.8 mm of rain in May to finish the month two percent above its long period average.
Local climate statistics highlight a sweeping distribution of rainfall across Punjab over a 24-hour period. Nawanshahr led the state’s precipitation measurements, while Ludhiana and Gurdaspur also pulled in significant totals that helped flip the month’s aggregate figures into positive territory.
While the majority of districts successfully closed their moisture gaps, regional variations persist. Weather data notes that seasonal totals remain below traditional averages in eight Haryana districts—including Ambala, Hisar, and Yamunanagar—along with seven distinct districts in Punjab where localized shortfalls have not yet been entirely erased.
The widespread precipitation has effectively suppressed early summer heatwaves across the plains. In Haryana, maximum temperatures peaked at 36.9 degrees Celsius in Hisar, while Ambala registered a cool seasonal low of 18 degrees Celsius, keeping overall regional temperatures significantly below normal bounds.
