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Punjab braces for weather change after brief rise in temperature, rain alert from May 11
09 May

Punjab braces for weather change after brief rise in temperature, rain alert from May 11

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- Temperatures across Punjab and Chandigarh have started rising again after recent relief from heat, though conditions remain below normal for this time of the year. The maximum temperature on Friday increased by around 0.8 degrees Celsius compared to the previous day. However, temperatures are still nearly five degrees below average, reducing the chances of a heatwave for now. According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, weather conditions are expected to remain clear and dry on May 9 and 10. A fresh change in weather is likely from May 11 onwards, with the department issuing a yellow alert…
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Heatwave Intensifies Across Punjab, Chandigarh; Bathinda Sizzles at 44°C
24 Apr

Heatwave Intensifies Across Punjab, Chandigarh; Bathinda Sizzles at 44°C

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- A severe heatwave has tightened its grip over Punjab and Chandigarh, with temperatures crossing the 40°C mark in more than ten districts. Bathinda emerged as the hottest location on Thursday, recording a maximum temperature of 44°C—around 4 degrees above normal and the highest so far this season. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the next two days, warning of continued heatwave conditions. Notably, several regions, including Chandigarh, are also expected to experience unusually warm nights, offering little respite from the soaring daytime temperatures. However, relief may be on the horizon from April 26, with…
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Severe Weather Batters India: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Widespread Damage Across Several States Including Punjab
08 Apr

Severe Weather Batters India: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Widespread Damage Across Several States Including Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
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…
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Punjab, Chandigarh witness April-like heat, dry weather to persist this week
01 Mar

Punjab, Chandigarh witness April-like heat, dry weather to persist this week

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab and Chandigarh are experiencing unusually warm conditions, with daytime temperatures resembling those typically seen in April and May. While mornings and evenings remain slightly cool, the mercury has risen significantly during the day. According to the Meteorological Department, dry weather conditions will continue on Sunday, accompanied by strong surface winds throughout the day. The pre-monsoon period has also begun and will continue until May. Over the past 24 hours, the maximum temperature has increased by 0.6 degrees Celsius and is currently running 5.1 degrees above normal. Faridkot and Bathinda recorded the highest maximum temperatures in the state…
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Weather Set to Shift Tonight; Thunderstorms Likely on February 17–18
16 Feb

Weather Set to Shift Tonight; Thunderstorms Likely on February 17–18

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) :- A change in weather conditions is expected to set in from tonight, with forecasts indicating thunder and lightning activity across several parts of the region on February 17 and 18. After days of rising temperatures and bright sunshine, atmospheric conditions are poised to turn unstable due to an approaching western disturbance. The system is likely to bring increased cloud cover beginning late evening, followed by the possibility of isolated thunderstorms and lightning over the next two days. While daytime temperatures have remained above normal in recent days, the anticipated shift may lead to fluctuations, particularly during…
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Early Onset of Heat in Punjab This February; Clear Skies Till 16th, Rain Likely Under Western Disturbance Influence
14 Feb

Early Onset of Heat in Punjab This February; Clear Skies Till 16th, Rain Likely Under Western Disturbance Influence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab has begun witnessing early signs of rising temperatures this February, hinting at the approaching summer season sooner than usual. Daytime temperatures across several districts have climbed above the seasonal average, while bright sunshine and dry weather conditions have prevailed in most parts of the state. According to meteorological observations, the weather is expected to remain largely clear and dry until February 16. Residents are likely to experience warm afternoons, though mornings and evenings may continue to remain relatively pleasant. However, a change in weather conditions is anticipated after February 16 due to the impact of…
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Heavy snowfall paralyses life in Himachal, Uttarakhand; cold wave tightens grip across North India
29 Jan

Heavy snowfall paralyses life in Himachal, Uttarakhand; cold wave tightens grip across North India

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
National Times Bureau :- Heavy snowfall and rain in the hill states have severely disrupted normal life, with Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand bearing the brunt of extreme winter conditions. In Himachal Pradesh, intense snowfall on Wednesday pushed minimum temperatures in higher reaches to between -6°C and -1°C. The coldest spot was Kukumseri in Lahaul-Spiti district, where the mercury plunged to -6.1°C. The snowfall has crippled infrastructure across the state. As many as 885 roads, including four national highways, remain closed, while over 3,000 power transformers are non-functional. Water supply has also been badly hit due to frozen pipelines, leaving thousands…
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Cold wave conditions prevail in Punjab, Haryana after prolonged rain; season’s first snowfall in Himachal
24 Jan

Cold wave conditions prevail in Punjab, Haryana after prolonged rain; season’s first snowfall in Himachal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
National Times Bureau :- Snowfall and rainfall blanketed North India in gloomy weather on Friday, with snow painting the hills in postcard-perfect white and continuous rain breaking the long dry spell across the plains. The weather change brought relief to farmers in several regions and excitement among tourists in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand ahead of a long holiday weekend.  Himachal Pradesh witnessed its first snowfall of the winter, ending nearly three months of dry conditions and transforming the state into a scenic winter landscape. Higher elevations in Shimla, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Kullu, and Mandi districts…
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Shimla covered with thick blanket of snow, widespread snowfall across Himachal; dry spell ends
23 Jan

Shimla covered with thick blanket of snow, widespread snowfall across Himachal; dry spell ends

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- Himachal Pradesh experienced its first widespread snowfall of the season on Friday, finally breaking a nearly three-month-long dry period across the state. Although higher regions such as Lahaul and Spiti and parts of Chamba had witnessed snowfall earlier, most mountain areas had remained dry until now. The fresh spell of snow has now reached several regions, bringing a major change in weather conditions. Snowfall was reported not only in the high-altitude areas of Shimla and Kinnaur but also in parts of the state capital. Several upper regions of Shimla district, including Chopal, Rampur, Narkanda, Khadapathar and…
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Western disturbance triggers rain across North India, snowfall across Kashmir and Himachal
23 Jan

Western disturbance triggers rain across North India, snowfall across Kashmir and Himachal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia
National Times Bureau :- A sudden change in weather conditions swept across large parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) early Friday morning as light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, brought much-needed relief from unseasonably warm conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said cloudy skies are likely to persist throughout the day, with intermittent spells of rain expected in several areas. At 4.50 am, the IMD issued an orange alert for Delhi, warning of short-duration but intense showers coupled with moderate thunderstorm activity. According to the weather office, multiple pockets of the city…
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