Ludhiana, Oct. 12 -- The city witnessed a sharp 7.4degC fall in maximum temperature on Sunday as 20.2 mm of rainfall lashed the district, triggering waterlogging in some areas and raising concerns among farmers as the paddy harvest and procurement season gathers pace.

The maximum temperature settled at 24degC, 9.3degC below normal, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast further showers over the coming days.

The downpour brought a marked change in daytime temperatures, although the minimum temperature remained relatively high. It settled at 21.6degC, dipping slightly from Saturday's reading but staying 3.4degC above normal. Showers were reported at most places in the district.

The district was under a red alert on ...