Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Rain and Thunderstorms Hit Punjab and Haryana
The weather department says that today morning, some parts of Punjab and Haryana will have thunderstorms with lightning, rain, and strong winds.
The winds can be as fast as 30-40 km per hour.
Places like Chandigarh, Ludhiana, and Ambala might get wet and windy.
Other areas might just have a little rain.
People there should be careful because of the strong winds and lightning.
The rain has also made the temperatures go up a bit, which is good because it was very cold before.
Thunderstorms with lightning and moderate rainfall expected in parts of Punjab and Haryana.
Gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 kmph forecasted in affected areas.
The weather alert is valid from 6:25 AM to 9:25 AM.
Specific regions in Punjab and Haryana are identified for different weather conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the tehsil-level nowcast.
- Who
- Residents of Punjab and Haryana
- What
- Thunderstorms, lightning, moderate rainfall, and gusty winds
- When
- From 6:25 AM to 9:25 AM
- Where
- Parts of Punjab and Haryana
- Why
- Due to weather conditions as forecasted by the IMD
Weather Conditions
Temperature Rise
Weather Impact
Weather Conditions
Rain accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms caused inclement weather in Punjab and Haryana.
Temperature Rise
Minimum temperatures rose above normal, up to six notches in some places.
- Regions Affected
- Punjab and Haryana
- Expected Weather
- Thunderstorms, lightning, moderate rainfall, gusty winds
- Wind Speeds
- 30-40 kmph
- Time Frame
- From 6:25 AM to 9:25 AM
- Source
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Minimum Temperatures
- 10.9°C in Chandigarh, 12.6°C in Karnal, 12.3°C in Hisar, 12°C in Ambala, 13.5°C in Gurugram, 12.4°C in Sirsa, 11.5°C in Amritsar, 12°C in Patiala, 11.4°C in Pathankot, 11°C in Bathinda, 11.5°C in Faridkot
Sources
Thunderstorms, Moderate Rainfall Likely Across Parts Of Punjab And Haryana: Check Full IMD Forecast
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An Afternoon In Delhi That Feels Like A Dark, Gloomy Evening
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