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Time of India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Ludhiana records coolest July in 15 years amid higher rainfall
Ludhiana: This July was not as unforgiving as usual for the district. In fact, the generally sultry month turned out to be the coolest in 15 years, with the district recording its lowest average maximum temperature since 2011. Meteorological experts attribute the welcome change to above-normal rainfall this monsoon. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ludhiana received 180.3 mm of rainfall in July, 9% more than the normal average for the district. This marks a significant improvement from July, 2024, when rainfall was just 85.5mm, nearly 48% below normal. The highest July rainfall since 2000 was recorded in 2022, with 297.8mm. Cooler days, milder nights Average maximum temperature (daytime high) for July, 2025 was 33 degrees Celsius, lowest in 15 years, according to IMD data. The previous lowest was 33.1 degrees Celsius in 2023. Most other years saw highs ranging between 33.5 degrees Celsius and 35.5 degrees Celsius. The highest maximum temperature recorded on any single day in July, 2025 was 35.8 degrees Celsius, matching the lowest such record from 2011. This indicates that not only were average temperatures lower, but even the hottest day of the month was relatively mild as compared to previous years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like I thought my dad was 'boring'. Now, I'm learning that boring stuff is often what matters most CNA Read More Undo Night temperatures also saw a slight dip. The average minimum temperature for July, 2025 was 26.8 degrees Celsius, lower than 27.8 degrees Celsius in 2024, though slightly higher than 26.7 degrees Celsius in 2023. Cooling effect Experts attribute the cooler temperatures to increased rainfall activity. Surinder Paul, director, met department, Chandigarh, told TOI that Ludhiana received good rainfall throughout July, which helped suppress daytime heat. He added that seasonal rainfall in Ludhiana is already 35% above normal, and the district is expected to receive more showers in August. Residents Notice the Change Locals also felt the difference. Barinder Singh, a resident, said the first half of July felt unusually pleasant. "It didn't feel like the typical monsoon season, which is usually hot and humid. Only in the second half did the weather turn sultry," he said. Comparative Data Across Punjab Ludhiana wasn't alone in experiencing cooler weather. Here's how it compared with other major districts in Punjab: Average Max Temperature in July District Avg. Max Temp (°C) Ludhiana 33 Amritsar 32.7 Patiala 33.6 Average Minimum Temperature in July 2025 District Avg Min Temp (°C) Ludhiana 26.8 Amritsar 26.7 Patiala 27.1 Rainfall in July 2025 District Rainfall (mm) Ludhiana 180.3 Amritsar 224.6 Historical Weather Snapshot Here's a look at Ludhiana's July weather trends over the past 15 years: Average Temperature in July (2011–2025) Year Avg. Min Temp (°C) Avg. Max Temp (°C) 2011 26.1 33.2 2012 26.7 35.5 2013 26.7 34.1 2014 27.2 35.0 2015 26.7 33.5 2016 26.8 33.6 2017 26.7 34.3 2018 26.5 33.8 2019 26.3 33.7 2020 26.4 34.6 2021 27.1 34.6 2022 26.9 33.7 2023 26.7 33.1 2024 27.8 35.2 2025 26.8 33.0 Rainfall in July (2010–2025) Year Rainfall (mm) 2010 248.9 2011 60.0 2012 71.9 2013 100.2 2014 90.8 2015 222.3 2016 153.7 2017 92.1 2018 185.9 2019 174.9 2020 177.6 2021 274.9 2022 297.8 2023 196.2 2024 85.5 2025 180.3
CTV News
20-06-2025
- CTV News
Toronto man sentenced to 11 years after mistaken-identity killing in Edmonton
Tavneet Kaur and her "papa" Barinder Singh, who was killed in a shooting in Edmonton on January 1, 2023 (Credit: Jasjeet Kaur.) A man involved in a deadly break-in at an Edmonton home on New Year's Day in 2023 will spend more than a decade in prison. The case of mistaken identity left a father dead and one of his daughters injured. A Toronto man was before a judge in Edmonton on Friday, accused of first-degree murder. In an agreed statement of facts, the court heard Tevahn Orr and an accomplice broke down the front door of a home on Jan. 1, 2023. Both were armed with loaded handguns. According to the facts, it was the accomplice who fired two shots at Barinder Singh, who later died. Singh's wife and daughters tried to hide. The court heard the accomplice fired three more shots when they got inside, and one of the bullets hit the daughter who was hiding in the bathroom. Orr was also hit by a bullet, with his DNA found on a bullet recovered from the scene. He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter with a weapon on Friday. The court also heard from Singh's family. Often through tears they described him as a happy-go-lucky person, and said how their lives have changed since his death. His wife became very emotional at times as she spoke about the emotional and financial toll Orr has caused them. Orr apologized when he addressed the court but the family told CTV News Edmonton they do not accept his apology, as they believe it was just an attempt for leniency from the Justice. The judge accepted a joint sentence submission made by the Crown and defence of 11 years in prison. 'You consider that the minimum sentence for murder in the second degree is a 10-year minimum parole eligibility,' the Crown said. 'Mr. Orr's sentence at 11 years reflects the seriousness of what happened to this family.' The justice told Orr she hopes his injury serves as a reminder of the injury he caused the young woman and her family. Orr will be given credit for time served since his arrest.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Time of India
13 kg heroin recovered within a week in Jalandhar, 2 arrested
Jalandhar: The questioning of a drug peddler, who was arrested by the Jalandhar Commissionerate police with 5 kg of heroin on May 20, has led to the recovery of additional 8 kg heroin and the arrest of another peddler. Dhanpreet Kaur, commissioner of police, said on May 20, the CIA team arrested accused Shivam Sodhi, who lives near Lamma Pind Chowk, Simran Enclave, and recovered 5 kg of heroin and Rs 22,000 drug money from him. Sodhi was arrested from near Focal Point, Jalandhar. "Continuous interrogation during police remand led to the further recovery of 7 kg of heroin and two vehicles. Shivam also revealed the involvement of an accomplice, which led to the arrest of Amar Nagar resident Barinder Singh alias Babbu. Barinder was arrested on May 22. The police recovered 1 kg of heroin, two illegal .32 bore weapons, six live cartridges, and three magazines from his possession," she said. The police commissioner also confirmed that Sodhi had three previous cases registered against him, while there were four FIRs against Barinder Singh. "Investigation into the background and links of the accused are ongoing, and those associated with them will not be spared," she added. TNN Jalandhar: The questioning of a drug peddler, who was arrested by the Jalandhar Commissionerate police with 5 kg of heroin on May 20, has led to the recovery of additional 8 kg heroin and the arrest of another peddler. Dhanpreet Kaur, commissioner of police, said on May 20, the CIA team arrested accused Shivam Sodhi, who lives near Lamma Pind Chowk, Simran Enclave, and recovered 5 kg of heroin and Rs 22,000 drug money from him. Sodhi was arrested from near Focal Point, Jalandhar. "Continuous interrogation during police remand led to the further recovery of 7 kg of heroin and two vehicles. Shivam also revealed the involvement of an accomplice, which led to the arrest of Amar Nagar resident Barinder Singh alias Babbu. Barinder was arrested on May 22. The police recovered 1 kg of heroin, two illegal .32 bore weapons, six live cartridges, and three magazines from his possession," she said. The police commissioner also confirmed that Sodhi had three previous cases registered against him, while there were four FIRs against Barinder Singh. "Investigation into the background and links of the accused are ongoing, and those associated with them will not be spared," she added. TNN
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Time of India
Jalandhar police recover additional 8kg heroin after arrest of peddler with 5kg
JALANDHAR: The questioning of a drug peddler, who was arrested by the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police with five kg of heroin on May 20, led to the recovery of eight kg more heroin and the arrest of another peddler. Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur said that the CIA team arrested the accused, Shivam Sodhi, a resident near Lamma Pind Chowk Simran Enclave, on May 20 from near Focal Point, Jalandhar, and recovered five kg of heroin and Rs 22,000 in drug money. "Continuous interrogation during police remand led to the further recovery of seven kg of heroin and two vehicles from him. He also revealed the involvement of an accomplice, which led to the arrest of Amar Anagar resident Barinder Singh alias Babbu. Barinder was arrested on May 22, and the police recovered one kg of heroin, two illegal .32 bore weapons, six live cartridges, and three magazines from his possession," she said. The Commissioner of Police also confirmed that Shivam Sodhi had three previous cases registered against him, while Barinder Singh had four cases against him. "Investigations into the background and links of the accused are ongoing, and those associated with them will not be spared," she added.
