Punjab weather Archives - National Times

08 Sep

Punjab Weather: Rain Confined to Three Districts as Bathinda Touches 36.4°C

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Rainfall activity has weakened across Punjab as the monsoon enters a quieter phase, with showers expected only at isolated locations in three districts on Tuesday. Chandigarh, meanwhile, is likely to remain under cloudy skies, with rising humidity potentially making the weather feel warmer despite temperatures staying close to normal. The Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain in parts of Pathankot, Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar. The rest of Punjab is likely to remain largely dry. The shift comes after the state saw little rainfall on Monday. Despite an earlier forecast of showers across 14 districts, Pathankot was…

07 Sep

Punjab Weather: Rain May Continue in 14 Districts, State Records 34% Monsoon Deficit

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is likely to see another spell of rain in several parts of the state on Monday, even as the recent wet weather is expected to gradually ease. The Meteorological Department has not issued any rain alert for the coming week, but isolated showers remain possible in 14 districts on September 7. Chandigarh is expected to remain under cloudy skies for most of the day. With limited sunshine and persistent moisture in the air, residents may experience heightened humidity despite temperatures remaining close to the seasonal average. The state's maximum temperature fell marginally by 0.1 degree Celsius…

28 Aug

Punjab Weather Update: Pathankot Gets Heavy Rain, Showers Likely in Five Districts; Chandigarh May Remain Cloudy

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The weather turned wet in parts of Punjab on Friday as heavy rain lashed Pathankot, while the Meteorological Department kept five districts under its rainfall forecast. Chandigarh, meanwhile, is likely to experience overcast conditions with a chance of light rain or drizzle. The latest forecast covers Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr and Rupnagar. Weather activity is expected to be more noticeable in the northern and eastern belts of the state. The rain comes even as Punjab continues to record above-normal temperatures. The state's average temperature is currently 2.8 degrees Celsius higher than normal, with elevated humidity contributing to…

22 Aug

Punjab Weather Forecast: Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain Across Northern Districts as Monsoon Activity Persists

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Rainfall activity is expected to continue across Punjab on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a yellow alert warning of heavy downpours and thunderstorms for Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar. Authorities have advised residents in these northern and sub-mountainous regions to stay vigilant regarding shifting weather patterns, although widespread intense precipitation across the entire state is not anticipated. According to meteorological projections, wet conditions on Saturday will be concentrated primarily in the northern sector, with rain likely to affect 50 to 75 percent of areas in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, and Rupnagar. Central and south-eastern…

11 Aug

IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Three Punjab Districts Following Moderate Rainfall

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh issued a yellow alert for heavy downpours at isolated places in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar districts on Tuesday, forecasting partly cloudy skies and light showers for Chandigarh. The state's average maximum temperature dropped by 1.3 degrees Celsius, with Gurdaspur recording a high of 35.8 degrees Celsius, while Chandigarh recorded 31.5 degrees Celsius—two degrees below the seasonal norm. Showers were recorded across five districts on Monday, with Amritsar receiving the highest rainfall at 53 mm. Light precipitation was recorded at Pathankot's Thein Dam and Rupnagar's Ropar KVK, alongside trace rainfall in Ludhiana and…

30 Jan

Punjab weather sees fog, rain and cold wave conditions, showers likely till February 3

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Weather conditions in Punjab continue to remain unpredictable, with people across the state experiencing dense fog, rainfall, hailstorms and intermittent sunshine over the past few days. Several districts are still witnessing persistent fog, accompanied by a noticeable dip in temperatures. According to the latest forecast issued by the Chandigarh Meteorological Department, parts of Punjab are likely to receive rainfall on January 31 and February 1. Earlier, the department had issued an orange alert warning of dense fog and cold wave conditions across the state. While mornings and evenings continue to be cold, there has been a marginal…

27 Jan

Rain lashes Punjab, Chandigarh; IMD issues alert for thunderstorm, hail and lighting

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National Times Bureau :- The weather has significantly changed in Punjab and Chandigarh after heavy rain lashed several parts including Mohali, Ludhiana and Jalandhar. The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, rain, lightning, and strong winds blowing at speeds of 40 to 50 km per hour. In addition to rain and thunderstorms, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also forecast hail across the region. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Moga, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mansa, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Patiala, Mohali (SAS Nagar), and Malerkotla. According to…

24 Dec

Cold wave and dense fog to grip Punjab, Chandigarh; weather office issues alerts

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National Times Bureau :- Residents of Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to experience intensifying cold conditions and dense fog over the next few days, the Meteorological Department has warned. According to the weather office, night-time and early morning hours will witness persistent fog, leading to a spell of dry cold weather across the region. No rainfall is expected during this period. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for dense fog till December 26, while a yellow alert has been announced for December 29, cautioning people about reduced visibility and potential travel disruptions. The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre stated that no…

07 Dec

Cold Wave Tightens Grip on Punjab as Icy Winds Sweep Across the Region, Mercury Likely to Dip Further

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National Times Bureau :- A strong wave of icy winds continues to push temperatures down across North India, deepening the winter chill. Several regions are already experiencing severe cold conditions, while rain in parts of the country is expected to worsen the situation. The weather department has issued rainfall alerts for three states and a dense fog advisory for 12 major cities, urging residents to remain cautious.In many areas, temperatures are predicted to fall below 15°C, with minimum temperatures expected to drop close to—or even below—5°C. Punjab and Chandigarh Face Continued Cold WavePunjab and Chandigarh remain gripped by a persistent…

05 Dec

Cold wave sweeps Punjab and Chandigarh, fog intensifies, air quality turns hazardous

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National Times Bureau :- A severe cold wave continues to grip Punjab and Chandigarh, with temperatures dipping sharply during the early morning and evening hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for cold-wave conditions in eight districts of Punjab, while dense fog has also reduced visibility in several areas. Over the last 24 hours, the state recorded a 0.6°C drop in temperature, placing the minimum temperature 1.6°C below normal for this time of year. Faridkot remained the coldest location, registering a minimum of 3.2°C. In view of the extreme cold, the Chandigarh Health Department has issued…