Taru has lived in Pune for her entire life. Now she has to shift to Ludhiana. As a student of geography what would you tell her to prepare her for life in the new city?

Utilising my knowledge of geography, I would tell Taru that Ludhiana has a very different climate compared to Pune.

1. Pune has a moderate climate due to its location on the Deccan Plateau, but Ludhiana experiences continental climate. So Taru should expect very hot summers, very cold winters, and moderate monsoon rainfall.
2. Taru should be prepared for high temperatures in summer, often going above 40°C.
3. Taru will notice less frequent and less intense rainfall in Ludhiana compared to Pune. While Pune faces heavy rainfall due to Southwest monsoon, Ludhiana has moderate rainfall (~700mm annually), but unevenly distributed. It mainly gets rain from the Southwest Monsoon and some showers from Western Disturbances in winter.
4. Unlike Pune's mild winters, with temperatures rarely falling below 10°C, Ludhiana has severe cold winters, with temperatures dropping as low as 5°C or below, along with foggy conditions. So, Taru must be prepared for much colder winters and may need heavy woollen clothing.