Patiala, June 1 -- Punjab experienced an unusually wet May this year, recording 35mm of rainfall, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Besides, the state also didn't experience a single heatwave day during this wet May in contrast to last year's May, which saw 12 heatwave days, the data revealed.

The IMD's monthly weather report, released on Saturday, revealed that of Punjab's 23 districts, 18 received large or excess rainfall. However, Hoshiarpur and SAS Nagar (Mohali) recorded below-average rainfall, while Fatehgarh Sahib, Fazilka, and Kapurthala received normal rainfall for the month.

With 35mm of rainfall recorded between May 1 and May 30, Punjab's rainfall was 102% above the long-period average of 17.3m...