Amritsar heaves sigh of relief as heavens open up

A pleasant change in weather was witnessed with intermittent showers bringing down the temperature significantly here on Sunday. The city received nearly 11 mm of rainfall, providing relief to the city residents and farmers alike.

For paddy cultivators, rainfall will prove to be a boon as it has helped simplify the process of flooding their fields before puddling. “Rain has saved us a lot of effort and resources. We can now prepare our fields for the new crop without worrying about irrigation,” said Gurpreet Singh, a local farmer.

With the weatherman predicting more rain in the coming days, farmers are hopeful that it would decrease their dependency on the tubewell water.

The drop in temperature would also help reduce the need for excessive irrigation, making their work more manageable as decrease in evaporation due to the heat would work in their favour.

“Rain has come at the right time and we are hopeful that it would be bountiful monsoon this year,” added Hardeep Singh, another farmer.

City residents also experiencing a welcome dip in temperatures and enjoying the cooler weather. “The weather is very pleasant now as rain has brought down the temperatures. We are feeling much more comfortable,” said Rohan Sharma, a resident.

The fall in temperatures has also led to a decrease in demand for electricity, resulting in less unscheduled power cuts. “The power situation has improved significantly after the rain. We are grateful to the Almighty for the much-needed relief,” said Priya Kapoor, a resident.

Cloudy conditions prevailed throughout the day, adding to the pleasant weather, making it a comfortable Sunday for city residents. The rainfall has brought a much-needed respite from the heat, and people are enjoying the cooler weather.

However, more showers are expected to affect vegetable crops as their production would decrease. Showers have brought smile to the residents, but increase in vegetable costs in the coming days may burn a hole in people’s pocket.

Amritsar