India, Feb. 3 -- Punjab experienced its warmest January in six years, with major cities across the state reporting higher-than-usual daytime temperatures. The average maximum temperature in Punjab hovered around 19 degrees Celsius this January, a rise of 1-2 degrees Celsius from previous years, marking the highest since 2019.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Patiala recorded an average maximum temperature of 19.1 degrees Celsius in January. Similarly, Ludhiana witnessed an average maximum temperature of 19 degrees Celsius, while Amritsar reported an average maximum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius - the highest since 2018, when the city recorded 19.2 degrees.

In addition to warmer days, Punjab also experienced un...