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22 Jul

Punjab Records Cooler Weather as Rain Sweeps Across State; IMD Warns of Heavy Showers in Several Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Persistent rainfall across Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Tuesday brought down temperatures and provided relief from humid weather, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued fresh warnings for heavy rain in several districts. Pathankot remained under continuous rainfall since Monday night, whereas Chandigarh woke up to intense showers early Tuesday morning. The wet spell also extended to several districts adjoining Himachal Pradesh, contributing to a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures. According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, the state's maximum temperature fell by nearly 0.6 degrees Celsius, leaving it around 2.6 degrees below the…

21 Jul

Punjab, Chandigarh Brace for Fresh Spell of Heavy Rain as IMD Issues Three-Day Orange Alert

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another active phase of the monsoon across Punjab and Chandigarh, issuing an Orange Alert for the next three days as heavy rainfall is expected to affect several districts. The fresh spell has already brought a significant dip in temperatures, offering relief from the intense heat experienced over the past week. According to weather officials, daytime temperatures have fallen by nearly four degrees Celsius below the seasonal average following widespread showers. The changing weather pattern is expected to keep conditions pleasant in many areas while increasing the likelihood of heavy rainfall,…

19 Jul

Monsoon Activity Picks Up Across Punjab, Morning Showers Bring Relief; IMD Predicts Wetter Days Ahead

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Chandigarh (Guipreet Singh): A fresh spell of monsoon showers swept across parts of Punjab on Sunday morning, offering relief from the persistent heat and humidity that had gripped the region over the past few days. Mohali recorded rainfall during the early hours, while cloudy skies and pleasant winds were experienced in several neighbouring districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast warning, forecasting moderate rainfall in multiple parts of the state during the morning. The alert covers areas including Mohali, Chandigarh, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rajpura, Dera Bassi, Kharar, Rupnagar, Bassi Pathana, Samrala, Phagwara, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Batala, Mukerian, Pathankot,…

18 Jul

Punjab SHO Held in Rs 4 Crore Extortion Probe; Investigation Reveals Alleged Links to Gangster Network

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A serving Station House Officer (SHO) of the Punjab Police has been arrested in connection with an alleged ₹4 crore extortion case that surfaced during an international investigation into organised crime. The development follows an internal inquiry after the officer’s name reportedly emerged during the FBI-led "Operation Hard Ball," which examined overseas links of Punjab-based gangster syndicates. The accused, Inspector Gurindrajit Singh Nagra, who was posted as SHO in Hoshiarpur district, had earlier been shifted to the Police Lines after the allegations came to light. Senior police officials subsequently ordered a detailed departmental investigation into the matter.…

18 Jul

Monsoon Set to Regain Strength in Punjab, Chandigarh from July 20; Heat and Humidity to Continue Till Then

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Residents of Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to endure another couple of days of hot and humid weather before the southwest monsoon becomes active again. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that rainfall activity is expected to increase from July 20, with a yellow alert issued for several areas between July 20 and July 22. Despite isolated light showers in a few districts over the past day, weather conditions remained largely dry across most parts of the region, allowing temperatures to stay well above seasonal averages. Humidity levels have also remained high, making outdoor conditions uncomfortable.…

17 Jul

Humidity Peaks Across Punjab as Monsoon Takes a Pause; Rain Revival Expected After July 19

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab continues to witness a spell of hot and sticky weather as monsoon activity remains subdued across the state. With rainfall largely absent over the past few days, temperatures have climbed above seasonal averages, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue a Yellow Alert for heat and humidity in several districts. The advisory has been issued for Bathinda, Mansa, Barnala, Moga, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot and Sri Muktsar Sahib, where daytime conditions are expected to remain particularly uncomfortable. Though isolated showers are possible in parts of northern and eastern Punjab, weather officials say these are unlikely to provide significant…

16 Jul

Monsoon Pause Continues in Punjab; Rainfall Expected in Pockets as Heatwave-Like Conditions Persist

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab continues to experience a temporary break in monsoon activity, with soaring temperatures and high humidity making weather conditions increasingly uncomfortable across the state. While isolated showers are expected in several districts over the coming days, meteorologists say widespread rainfall is unlikely until fresh weather systems become active later this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for hot and humid conditions in parts of southern Punjab, including Bathinda, Mansa, Barnala, Muktsar, Faridkot, Moga, Fazilka and Ferozepur. Residents have been advised to avoid prolonged exposure to the afternoon sun and remain prepared for…

15 Jul

Monsoon Loses Steam in Punjab, Humidity Takes Centre Stage; Relief Likely After July 19

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The monsoon has entered a temporary lull across Punjab and Chandigarh, leading to a sharp rise in humidity and making weather conditions increasingly uncomfortable despite only a marginal increase in temperatures. Weather officials have cautioned residents in several districts to brace for sticky and sultry conditions over the next few days before rainfall activity is expected to revive. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for humid weather in seven districts—Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Moga, Bathinda, Barnala and Mansa—where oppressive moisture levels are likely to persist. While widespread rainfall is not expected immediately, isolated light…

15 Jul

US FBI Seeks Punjab-Origin Man in Global Organised Crime Investigation

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public notice identifying Nitish Kaushal as a wanted individual in connection with an alleged international criminal syndicate believed to have operated across multiple countries. In a post shared by the agency, the FBI alleged that Kaushal is associated with a transnational organisation that reportedly began in Punjab, India, before expanding its activities to several overseas locations, including California in the United States. Investigators claim the network is suspected of involvement in a wide range of serious offences, including homicide, abduction, drug distribution, extortion, illegal arms trafficking, money laundering…

14 Jul

Punjab Braces for Humid Spell as Monsoon Weakens; Light Rain Forecast in Several Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A temporary slowdown in monsoon activity has left Punjab and Chandigarh grappling with warm, humid weather, with only scattered light showers expected over the next few days. Weather officials say the current conditions are likely to persist until the monsoon system regains strength later this month. The India Meteorological Department's Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh has not issued any weather warning for Monday, indicating that no severe weather is expected. However, cloudy skies are likely to prevail across much of the region, accompanied by isolated spells of rain and drizzle in several districts. Light showers have been forecast…