Ludhiana, Aug. 31 -- With one month of the monsoon season still remaining, Ludhiana has already recorded more rainfall than the entire season last year. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city received 543 mm of rainfall till August 30, surpassing the 524 mm logged during June-September in 2024.

On Saturday alone, the city recorded 6.2 mm of rain. This month's total has climbed to 238 mm. While the IMD, in its forecast issued on Saturday, didn't issue any alert for rain in the district for the coming days, it said that thunderstorm and lightning with moderate rain is very likely over parts of Ludhiana East, Jagraon, Ludhiana West and heavy rain in Khanna, Payal, Raikot and adjoining areas.

This year's rainfall h...