Punjab: After heavy rain, cool, dry weather sets in

India Oct 08, 2025

Punjab just went from heavy, unseasonal downpours to a cool, dry stretch.
After October 6 and 7 saw rainfall way above the monthly average in places like Patiala (50mm), Mohali (48mm), and Ludhiana (34mm), the weather has cleared up—no more rain is expected for at least five days, says the IMD.

Farmers back to harvesting crops after rain

The rain brought an early pre-winter chill, dropping maximum temperatures by nearly 10°C in some areas—Hoshiarpur even hit a chilly 16.5°C, which is rare for early October.
Farmers are back to harvesting now that it's dry, but many worry about crop damage and lower yields from the sudden wet spell.
Farm unions are pushing for official checks and compensation.
The cold snap isn't just in Punjab—neighboring Haryana received rainfall too.