Saturday, March 29, 2025
A five-day weather alert has been issued for Punjab, as the region braces for intense heat and potential storms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chandigarh, has warned of strong winds reaching speeds of 40 to 60 km/h, thunderstorms, and lightning in multiple districts.
Despite alerts on Thursday, most parts of Punjab did not experience rainfall during the day. However, post 2 AM, several districts witnessed thunderstorms accompanied by light drizzle. The state has seen a consistent rise in temperature, with the average maximum temperature increasing by 0.9°C in the last 24 hours.
Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at a scorching 44.3°C, making it the hottest location in the state. Overall, 10 districts recorded temperatures exceeding 40°C:
Amritsar – 41.4°C
Ludhiana – 41.4°C
Patiala – 42.2°C
Faridkot – 42.0°C
Bathinda – 44.3°C
Ferozepur – 41.0°C
Rupnagar (AWS) – 40.3°C
SBS Nagar – 40.0°C
Moga – 40.0°C
Sangrur – 42.0°C
The IMD has issued Orange Alerts for 12 districts and Yellow Alerts for 8 districts in Punjab due to potential weather disturbances.
May 30 (Today):
Orange Alert for: Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Mohali, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Bathinda, and Sangrur.
Yellow Alert for: Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Faridkot, Moga, Barnala, Bathinda (dual alert), and Mansa.
May 31 to June 2:
Yellow Alerts continue for districts near Himachal Pradesh: Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, SBS Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Mohali, and Patiala.
Amritsar: Cloudy with expected rain. Temperature range: 28°C to 39°C.
Jalandhar: Cloudy skies with chances of rain. Temperature: 28°C to 39°C.
Ludhiana: Cloudy with expected showers. Temperature: 28°C to 40°C.
Patiala: Rain forecast amid clouds. Temperature: 28°C to 39°C.
Mohali: Rain likely. Temperature: 27°C to 38°C.
The combination of a severe heatwave and the possibility of storms has put Punjab on high alert. Authorities are urging residents to stay informed and take precautions against extreme weather. The situation will remain under close watch for the next five days, especially in the districts marked under Orange and Yellow alerts.
