Ludhiana, Feb. 21 -- After a prolonged period of unseasonably warm weather, Ludhiana residents finally breathed a sigh of relief as overnight showers dramatically lowered the city's maximum temperature below normal on Thursday. The welcome rain, a result of a western disturbance, provided a refreshing break from the above-average temperatures that had persisted for over two weeks.

The city received a total of 7mm of rainfall by Thursday morning, according to data from Punjab Agricultural University's (PAU's) department of climate change and agricultural meteorology. Sporadic drizzles continued throughout the day, adding to the much-needed moisture.

"The current showers are due to a western disturbance," explained Dr Pavneet Kaur Kingra,...