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19 Jun

Pre-Monsoon Activity Intensifies Across Punjab as Rain and Thunderstorm Alerts Remain in Place

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Changing weather conditions across Punjab brought much-needed relief from soaring temperatures on Thursday, with several areas receiving light showers and overcast skies. The India Meteorological Department has warned that the unsettled weather pattern is likely to continue, issuing a Yellow Alert for multiple districts vulnerable to thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. According to the forecast, districts including Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Bathinda and Mansa could witness moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph. Chandigarh, meanwhile, is expected to remain partly cloudy, with only isolated chances of rainfall. The changing…

18 Jun

Punjab and Chandigarh Brace for Wet Spell as Weather Systems Trigger Multi-Day Rain Alert

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Residents across Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to witness a change in weather over the coming days, with the Meteorological Department forecasting widespread pre-monsoon activity accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. A yellow alert has been issued for the period from June 18 to June 23 as multiple weather systems become active over northwest India. Meteorologists have predicted that several districts could receive light to moderate rainfall, while strong winds reaching up to 50 kmph may occur during thunderstorms. Officials have advised people to remain cautious during adverse weather, especially in open spaces and near trees or…

18 Jun

Manpreet Singh Draws Level With Indian Hockey’s All-Time Appearance Record, Eyes Historic Milestone

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Veteran Indian hockey midfielder Manpreet Singh has reached a landmark achievement by equalling the highest number of international appearances for the country, joining an elite list of sporting greats after featuring in his 412th match for India. The Jalandhar-born star achieved the feat during India's clash against the Netherlands in Rotterdam, matching the long-standing record held by former India captain and current Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey. With the milestone, Manpreet now shares the distinction of being the joint-most capped player in the history of Indian hockey. The achievement reflects a career built on consistency, resilience and…

17 Jun

Western Disturbance Set to Bring Rainy Spell Across Punjab, Weather Department Issues Advisory

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh round of unstable weather is expected to affect large parts of Punjab over the coming days, with meteorologists forecasting thunderstorms, scattered rainfall and strong winds across several districts. The change is being linked to an approaching Western Disturbance that is likely to become active from June 18 onward. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed 16 districts under a yellow alert, cautioning residents about possible lightning strikes and gusty winds that may reach speeds of 40 to 50 kilometres per hour. Weather officials say conditions will remain favourable for intermittent rainfall until at least June…

16 Jun

Thunderstorm Alert Issued Across Punjab as Changing Weather Pattern Brings Rain and Strong Winds

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is set to experience a spell of turbulent weather over the next several days, with the India Meteorological Department warning of thunderstorms, gusty winds and scattered rainfall across a large part of the state. The advisory comes as atmospheric conditions turn favourable for increased monsoon activity. The Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh has issued a storm alert for several districts, cautioning that wind speeds could reach between 40 and 60 kmph in some areas. Locations including Budhlada, Lehra, Moonak, Patran, Batala, Ajnala, Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur and Pathankot are expected to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and…

15 Jun

Heat Makes a Comeback in Punjab as Rainfall Declines; Weather Office Predicts Isolated Showers in Select Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After several days of rain-induced relief, Punjab and Chandigarh are once again witnessing a rise in temperatures as dry weather gradually returns across the region. Meteorological data shows that the maximum temperature climbed by around 5.4 degrees Celsius within a single day, although it continues to remain slightly below the seasonal average. Patiala emerged as the hottest location in the state, recording a daytime temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius, while most other districts reported readings ranging between **34 and 38 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds…

14 Jun

Rain Brings Relief Across Punjab, But Humid Conditions Set to Return as Mercury Climbs

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The spell of showers that brought welcome relief from the scorching heat across Punjab and Chandigarh is expected to give way to rising humidity over the coming days, with weather experts forecasting a gradual increase in temperatures after a brief cooling phase. According to the Meteorological Department, isolated light to moderate rainfall may continue in a few districts on Saturday, particularly Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Moga, Bathinda, Barnala and Mansa. However, the overall intensity of rainfall is likely to decline as the current weather system weakens. The recent rains have significantly lowered daytime temperatures across…

13 Jun

Vande Bharat to Link Amritsar and Katra from June 16, Opening a New Chapter for Pilgrims and Border Region Travelers

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A new travel corridor connecting Punjab and the holy town of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra is set to become operational with the launch of the Amritsar–Katra Vande Bharat Express on June 16. The premium train service is expected to make religious tourism faster while improving connectivity for several districts located along the India-Pakistan border. The revised operational plan issued by the Railways introduces a new route through Batala, Chheena, Gurdaspur and Pathankot City before entering Jammu and Kashmir. The change has been welcomed by residents of these regions, who will now have direct access to one…

13 Jun

Bhagwant Singh Mann Certain To Make Comeback As Punjab Chief Minister In 2027: Arvind Kejriwal

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BATHINDA / CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal credited the AAP’s sweeping victory in the Bathinda Municipal Corporation elections to the Bhagwant Mann Government’s four years of honest governance and pro-people work, asserting that the massive public turnout and enthusiastic response during a mega roadshow reflected Punjab’s growing trust in the Government. Thanking the people of Bathinda for the resounding mandate, the AAP Supremo said the verdict had reaffirmed public faith in CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s clean and corruption-free administration, adding that while every previous Chief Minister in Punjab had faced corruption-related questions, not a…

13 Jun

Punjab Gets Weather Respite as Temperatures Plunge; Storms Leave Trail of Damage Across State

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After weeks of intense summer heat, Punjab has witnessed a dramatic change in weather, with widespread rainfall and strong winds bringing down temperatures significantly across the state. While the cooler conditions have provided much-needed relief, the accompanying storms have also caused loss of life and extensive damage to power infrastructure. According to weather officials, the state's maximum temperature has fallen by more than five degrees Celsius over the past two days and now remains well below the seasonal average. Faridkot recorded the highest daytime temperature at 36.7 degrees Celsius, indicating a sharp break from the recent heatwave…