A western disturbance is moving into Punjab, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a four‑day yellow warning that runs from 6 October to 9 October. The advisory highlights the likelihood of thunderstorms, lightning, scattered showers and brisk winds across a wide belt of districts.
Districts covered by the warning
During the first two days the alert will hit twelve districts most intensely: Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Firozpur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar and Mohali.
Wind and rain forecast
On 6 and 7 October wind speeds are projected to climb to 40–50 km/h, accompanied by frequent thunderstorm activity and intermittent rain showers. By 8 and 9 October the breezes should ease to around 30–40 km/h, although rain will continue to pepper the region.
Temperatures expected to fall
The incoming system will deliver much‑needed respite from the recent heat wave, with daytime and nighttime temperatures expected to dip roughly 2–3 °C as the rain and breezes arrive.
Recent heat records
Just before the alert, Punjab endured a dry spell that kept maximum temperatures above normal. Bathinda recorded the highest reading at 37.1 °C, followed by Amritsar at 35.2 °C, Ludhiana at 35 °C and Patiala at 35.6 °C. Night‑time lows were also elevated, the state’s average minimum running about 3.5 °C above the usual, with Bathinda posting the coolest night at 21.2 °C.
Safety tips
The IMD advises residents to stay vigilant throughout the stormy period. Recommended precautions include securing loose objects, refraining from outdoor activities when lightning is observed, and keeping up‑to‑date with local weather bulletins. The yellow alert remains in effect until the close of 9 October; no further warnings have been announced for 10‑12 October.
