Temperature has dropped in Punjab and Chandigarh in the last 24 hours. The average maximum temperature has recorded a drop of 1.8 degrees. However, it remained 3.1 degrees above normal. Meanwhile, the Western Disturbance, passing through northern Pakistan and surrounding areas, is now situated over Jammu Kashmir and surrounding regions in the form of cyclonic circulation. According to the weather department, the state's weather is expected to remain dry today and tomorrow. Also, strong winds are likely to blow at speeds of 15 to 25 kilometers per hour. However, there is no forecast for fog and rain until the 18th. Bathinda has recorded the highest temperature at 25.6 degrees. 95% less rainfall recorded in February In Punjab, during normal days in February from February 1 to February 12, there is usually 10.2 mm of rainfall. But this time, rainfall has been 95 percent less. Only 0.5 mm of rainfall has been recorded. Out of the state's 23 districts, 12 districts have recorded no rainfall at all. However, some districts have recorded rainfall. The rainfall has been between 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm, which is very low. Zero mm rainfall has been recorded in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Jalandhar, SBS Nagar, Fazilka, Muktsar, Faridkot, Bathinda, Barnala, Mansa, Fatehgarh Sahib and Mohali. Signs of decreasing cold This time the wind pattern system is forming in such a way that it is not supporting the intensity of incoming western disturbances. Along with this, moisture content is also less. Also, due to less snowfall in the mountains, these changes are being seen in the weather. In such conditions, the cold is likely to decrease 10 to 12 days earlier this time.Original Article