Power outages in Ludhiana render scorching summer hotter

Ludhiana A subdued monsoon has caused a heatwave to sweep across the district, with temperatures hovering around 40°C. Amid the sweltering temperatures, prolonged power outages across the industrial hub of the state over the last two days have added to residents’ woes.

According to the India meteorological department (IMD), in the plains, heatwave is declared if maximum temperature is more than 40°C and at least 4.5°C above normal, or if it crosses 45°C. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 39.8°C, which was 4.3°C higher than the normal, while the minimum temperature was 29°C, 2.8°C higher than normal.