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Heavy Rain Alert in Punjab: Orange Warning for 9 Districts, Yellow Alert for Others

Heavy Rain Alert in Punjab: Orange Warning for 9 Districts, Yellow Alert for Others

National Times Bureau :- Punjab is expected to witness heavy rainfall as the Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for nine districts and a yellow alert for the remaining regions. Recent rains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir have already impacted the state, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures. The rising water levels at Ranjit Sagar Dam and Bhakra Dam have led to the controlled release of water. Due to water discharged from Ranjit Sagar, the Ravi River’s level has risen significantly, particularly affecting the Pathankot region. Connectivity to seven villages in Gurdaspur’s Makoora Patan area has been…
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Punjab on Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain Over Next Three Days

Punjab on Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain Over Next Three Days

National Times Bureau :- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Punjab for the next three days, warning residents in several districts to brace for potential waterlogging and disruptions. Jalandhar has been witnessing heavy showers since late last night, leading to flooding in several low-lying areas. While the downpour has brought relief from humid conditions, it has also caused inconvenience to commuters and residents. According to the IMD, heavy rain is likely in Rajpura, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Mohali, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Rainfall has been recorded across various parts of the…
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Heavy Rain Alerts in Several Punjab Districts, Yellow Warning Alert

Heavy Rain Alerts in Several Punjab Districts, Yellow Warning Alert

National Times Bureau :- Several areas in Punjab have been experiencing rainfall since last night, with heavy showers expected in some regions over the next two days. The Chandigarh Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert valid until August 15. In the past 24 hours, the state’s average maximum temperature dropped by 0.6°C, which is 3.5°C below normal. Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at 36.3°C. Patiala also received rainfall, with 8.4 mm measured. Rising water levels in the Beas River, due to the release from Pong Dam, have created flood-like conditions in Hoshiarpur. Similar situations are reported in Ferozepur and…
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