Chandigarh: The monsoon has officially arrived in Punjab and is expected to advance further over the next 36 hours, with favorable weather conditions supporting its progress. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Yellow and Orange Alerts for various parts of the state, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds until June 30.
Thunderstorm & Rain Expected This Morning
As per IMD’s early morning bulletin, moderate rainfall, lightning, and winds gusting at 30–40 km/h are likely in Mohali and Patiala till 10 AM today.
In the last 24 hours, the average maximum temperature across the state has dropped by 2.4°C, making it 3.9°C below normal. The highest temperature was recorded in Bathinda at 40°C.
On Tuesday, the highest rainfall was observed in Ropar (14 mm), followed by 13 mm in Thein Dam area of Pathankot, 2 mm in Patiala, and a significant 71 mm in Ludhiana.
Rain Forecast by Region
Likely Widespread Moderate Rainfall:
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Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar, Rupnagar, Mohali
Likely Scattered Moderate Rainfall:
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Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala
Likely Isolated Moderate Rainfall:
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Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Muktsar, Moga, Bathinda, Barnala, Mansa, Sangrur
In addition, thunderstorm, lightning, and heavy rain are expected at isolated places in:
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Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar, Rupnagar, Mohali
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Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala
Rainfall Outlook for Coming Days
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June 25, 28, 29, and 30: Light to moderate rainfall expected at several locations.
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June 26–27: Widespread light to moderate rainfall likely.
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Till June 30: Thunderstorms and lightning possible at isolated locations.
Today’s Weather in Major Cities
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Amritsar: Rain likely; thunderstorm and lightning expected. Temperature range: 26°C–35°C
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Jalandhar: Partly cloudy with rain chances. Temperature: 26°C–35°C
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Ludhiana: Rain expected with intermittent clouds. Temperature: 26°C–35°C
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Patiala: Rain and cloud cover likely. Temperature: 27°C–35°C
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Mohali: Rain with cloud cover. Temperature: 28°C–35°C
