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Punjab Sees 3.8°C Drop as Rain and Hail Hit Fields
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 08:16 AM
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Punjab experienced a 3.8°C temperature drop after heavy rain and hail, affecting crops and prompting weather alerts.
On Tuesday, the state of Punjab recorded a 3.8‑degree Celsius drop in temperature following an intense rainfall and hailstorm that swept across the region.
The sudden weather change was accompanied by heavy showers and hailstones that fell across major agricultural belts, leaving farmers scrambling to protect their crops.
Many fields, especially those with early‑season vegetables and wheat, suffered damage as hailstones damaged leaves and stalks, potentially impacting yields.
Local meteorological authorities have issued continuous weather alerts and advised farmers to secure their produce and seek shelter for livestock.
The sudden weather change was accompanied by heavy showers and hailstones that fell across major agricultural belts, leaving farmers scrambling to protect their crops.
Many fields, especially those with early‑season vegetables and wheat, suffered damage as hailstones damaged leaves and stalks, potentially impacting yields.
Local meteorological authorities have issued continuous weather alerts and advised farmers to secure their produce and seek shelter for livestock.