On Sunday, heavy rain showers swept across Punjab and Haryana, providing a welcome break from the oppressive humidity.

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Significant rainfall was recorded in several areas, including Mohali, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Rupnagar, and Ambala. Pathankot saw 82 mm, Gurdaspur 68.8 mm, and Amritsar 57.6 mm over the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am, according to a meteorological department report.

In Haryana, Ambala received 83.8 mm, Karnal 36.8 mm, Sirsa 20 mm, and Hisar 6 mm. Chandigarh, the shared capital of both states, recorded 28.8 mm of rain.

Weather Forecast and Warnings

  • August 11th & 14th: Light to moderate rain expected at many places across Punjab and Haryana.
  • August 12th, 13th, & 15th: Light to moderate rain likely at a few places in Punjab and Haryana.
  • August 11th: Light to moderate rain expected at many places in Chandigarh; a few places thereafter.
  • Thunderstorm/Lightning: Isolated occurrences possible across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh during this period.
  • Heavy to Very Heavy Rain: Expected at isolated locations in Chandigarh and surrounding areas on August 11th, 2024. Similar conditions anticipated in isolated areas of Punjab and Haryana on August 11th, with potential for heavy rainfall from August 12th to 15th in Haryana.
  • For detailed district-wise forecasts and warnings, please refer to Annexure-1 for Punjab and Haryana.