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Punjab Reels Under Intense Heatwave, Temperatures Soar to 45.7°C
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 29 Jun 2026, 09:01 AM
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Punjab is experiencing severe heat conditions with temperatures reaching 45.7 degrees Celsius, leading to record electricity demand. Residents await the monsoon's arrival.
Punjab is currently grappling with an intense heatwave, as temperatures have escalated sharply. The mercury touched a scorching 45.7 degrees Celsius in the state, making daily life difficult for residents. This extreme heat has also led to an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, breaking previous records.
The prolonged dry spell and soaring temperatures have heightened concerns about the delayed arrival of the monsoon. Citizens are enduring the sweltering conditions, with the hope that the monsoon rains will soon bring much-needed respite from the heat.
The prolonged dry spell and soaring temperatures have heightened concerns about the delayed arrival of the monsoon. Citizens are enduring the sweltering conditions, with the hope that the monsoon rains will soon bring much-needed respite from the heat.