Chandigarh, Jan 26: A relentless cold wave tightened its hold over the Northwest region on Monday, sending temperatures plunging across major cities in Punjab and Haryana even after Lohri. The regional meteorological center noted that the lack of respite is due to the continued flow of cold winds, which has kept the minimum temperatures significantly low for this time of year.
Rohtak emerged as one of the hardest-hit areas in Haryana, with the mercury settling at 3.8°C. Neighboring Gurugram and Narnaul also experienced a freezing night, recording 4.2°C and 4°C. In the industrial belt, Karnal and Bhiwani saw lows of 4.7°C and 5°C, while Ambala was relatively warmer but still chilly at 6.5°C.
“Faridkot, Mansa and Hoshiarpur in Punjab also experienced a cold night,” a department representative said. The representative noted that these towns recorded lows of 4.4°C, 5.1°C and 5.8°C.
The capital city of Chandigarh recorded a minimum temperature of 6.2°C. Elsewhere in Punjab, Patiala faced a cold night at 5.6°C, and Amritsar stayed at 6.8°C. Bathinda remains the focal point of the cold snap in the state. Experts mentioned that the current weather pattern is expected to persist, advising residents to take necessary precautions against the falling temperatures.
