Gurpeeet Singh :- Large parts of India are witnessing extreme weather conditions as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms have caused significant damage to life and property across multiple states, including Punjab, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir.
In Punjab, unseasonal rain accompanied by hail has severely impacted standing wheat crops, raising serious concerns among farmers. Reports from several districts indicate extensive damage, with fields submerged and crops flattened at a crucial stage of harvest.
The sudden change in weather has been attributed to an active western disturbance affecting northern and northwestern regions of the country. As a result, daytime temperatures have dropped noticeably, while cloud cover and strong winds continue to dominate the weather pattern.
The India Meteorological Department has issued storm alerts for at least 11 states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 80–85 kmph in some areas, increasing the risk of damage to infrastructure and disruptions in daily life. A yellow alert has also been issued for the national capital, warning of rain and thunderstorms.
In Punjab, rainfall warnings have been issued for all 22 districts, with the possibility of hailstorms and thunderstorms particularly in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, and Mohali. Several other districts are likely to experience lightning and strong winds ranging between 30 to 40 kmph.
Meanwhile, in Delhi, overcast skies, intermittent rain, and gusty winds persisted throughout the day, affecting normal life. Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport were also disrupted due to adverse weather conditions.
Authorities have advised residents to remain cautious, while farmers and local administrations are assessing the extent of damage caused by the sudden weather shift.
