Ludhiana Records 79.4 mm Rainfall, PAU Issues Advisory for Farmers Amid Heavy Showers

Ludhiana Punjab: Ludhiana has received continuous rainfall in the last 24 hours with 79.4 mm of rain recorded. The india meteorological department (IMD) has warned residents of more heavy rains in the coming days in punjab.

This has taken the total rainfall in August to 170 mm, surpassing previous years figures in Ludhiana which were 160.6 mm in 2024, 79.6 mm in 2023 and 53.4 mm in 2022.

Although the rain has brought relief from the scorching heat it has also disrupted daily life in the city. Schools have shifted to online classes due to waterlogged roads and safety concerns for students. We did not want children to wade through flooded streets said the principal of a school in Sarabha Nagar. Online classes are a temporary solution until conditions improve.

Meanwhile farmers face challenges due to the heavy rainfall. Experts from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) have issued an urgent advisory urging farmers to prevent water stagnation in fields particularly in paddy growing areas. Dr MS Bhullar Director of Extension Education at PAU warned that standing water can damage root systems and increase the risk of fungal infections. Farmers must ensure proper drainage and avoid letting water accumulate for more 24 hours.

To assess the potential damage to crops a survey is being conducted by the Agriculture Department.

Despite the challenges some residents have welcomed the change in weather. Manoj Kumar a local shopkeeper said It is been raining non stop but the air feels cleaner and cooler. We just hope low lying areas don’t get flooded. However for Sukhdev Singh, a commuter from Doraha the situation was frustrating. I was stuck for over an hour near Chandigarh Road. Water was knee deep in places. It is difficult to move around but we are used to it now he said.

Authorities have advised residents to stay updated with weather alerts as more rain is expected in the coming week.