Ludhiana shivers on coldest day of season

The lowest maximum temperature on this particular day was recorded in 2011 at 8°C, while it 9.8°C in 2000 , she added. According to Punjab Agricultural University’s forecast, a cold wave will persist with possibility of fog in the morning over Ludhiana and its adjoining areas over the next 24 hours

The city recorded the coldest day of the season on Friday as the maximum temperature dipped to 9.8°C. The minimum temperature hovered at around 6°C.

As mercury dips, girls wearing woollens on the coldest day of season in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Dr. Pavneet Kaur Kingra, head of the department of climate change and agricultural meteorology at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), said this was the second lowest maximum temperature recorded on January 7 since 1970, when the meteorological observatory was established .

The lowest maximum temperature on this particular day was recorded in 2011 at 8°C, while it 9.8°C in 2000 , she added. According to Punjab Agricultural University’s forecast, a cold wave will persist with possibility of fog in the morning over the city and its adjoining areas over the next 24 hours.