75% rain deficit

LUDHIANA: After the little rainfall city experienced two days ago, the rising humidity level has left the residents sweating all day long, keeping them anxious for more rains.
The weather experts of the city have, however, predicted only light rainfall in the next 24-36 hours.
“The rainfall too, is deficit in Ludhiana by about 75% as the city has received only 66mm rainfall this season, against the normal rainfall for this time of year at 232 mm,”Assistant agrometeorologist at Punjab Agricultural University Kulwinder Kaur Gill
Forecasting the weather for next two days, Gill said the skies would remain partially cloudy and there would be chances of light showers in next 24 hours.”
The sultry weather is giving a tough time to one and all in the city.Businessman Krishan Kumar Dang from Model Town said, “The weather had been pleasant for two days after rains lashed the city, but the rising humidity and heat have made life difficult again. On top of that, the frequent power cuts add to the discomfort, as we sweat even inside our homes.”
A homemaker from BRS Nagar, Preeti Singh, said “The rain god has not been very kind this year. The monsoon was quite good last year. The 75% deficit in rain indicates how hot, humid and sultry weather is in the city.”
“We hope the rain god gets into blessing mode and lashes the city with heavy showers,” she added.