Bathinda/Patiala, April 19 -- Several parts of Punjab experienced rainfall on Friday evening, leading to a slight dip in temperatures, although hot weather prevailed for most of the day. Sangrur, Ludhiana, Ferozepur, Moga, Mohali and Rupnagar received showers, providing temporary relief from the heat.

In Bathinda, stray incidents of hailstorms were reported near Bhagta Bhai Ka and Salabatpura areas, accompanied by dusty winds. The city saw light showers around 8 pm, with the maximum temperature reaching 42.6degC. Bathinda's chief agriculture officer, Jagdish Singh, said that while the weather changed in the evening, initial reports indicated no significant impact on the wheat crop.

Ferozepur recorded light rainfall at around 3 pm, while...