Rain and thunder breaking heatwave in Ludhiana.

Ludhiana: Recurrent thunderstorms and an influx of rainy days across May delivered Ludhiana its coolest average monthly temperatures in three years, providing residents with vital relief from the intense seasonal heat.

Data released by the Meteorological Department shows the industrial hub’s monthly maximum temperature averaged 38.0 degrees Celsius, while the minimum averaged 23.3 degrees Celsius—the mildest conditions recorded since the anomaly of 2023.