Punjab and Haryana remained under the influence of a cold spell on Monday (December 22, 2025), even as the minimum temperatures hovered a few notches above the seasonal average in several parts of both States.
According to the local meteorological department, Amritsar in Punjab recorded a minimum of 9.7 degrees Celsius, six notches above normal. Ludhiana registered a low of 7.2 degrees Celsius, one notch above the average.
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Other cities in Punjab also remained cold. Patiala recorded 9.4 degrees Celsius, three degrees above normal, while Pathankot logged a minimum of 9 degrees Celsius. Bathinda, Faridkot and Gurdaspur saw their minimum temperatures settle 9.8, 8.8 and 7.4 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Chandigarh, the joint capital of both States, recorded a low of 8.3 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal.
