Weather Turns in Punjab and Chandigarh: 'Yellow Alert' for Dense Fog, Rain Expected from January 22 - Punjabi News

Published on: 20 Jan 2026 at 06:15 AM

Weather Turns in Punjab and Chandigarh: ‘Yellow Alert’ for Dense Fog, Rain Expected from January 22

Published by: Gill Bikram

Weather Turns in Punjab and Chandigarh: ‘Yellow Alert’ for Dense Fog, Rain Expected from January 22

Mohali/Chandigarh: After biting cold in Punjab and Chandigarh, a major weather change is on the horizon. Due to an active Western Disturbance in the hills, the Meteorological Department has issued warnings for the coming days. Dense fog is likely today and tomorrow, while rain and strong winds are forecast starting Thursday (January 22).

Temperature Update: Amritsar Coldest
Minimum temperatures across the state ranged from 2.9°C to 9°C. Amritsar recorded the lowest at 2.9°C, where cold wave conditions prevailed on Monday. Visibility dropped to zero in Amritsar and just 80 meters in Bathinda. However, maximum temperatures remain 4.8°C above normal.

Yellow Alert for Dense Fog in 7 Districts
The weather department has issued a yellow alert for dense fog in seven districts: Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, and Sangrur.

Forecast for Coming Days
January 21 (Wednesday): Dense fog likely in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and several other areas. Weather will mainly stay dry with no rain expected.

January 22 (Thursday): Major weather shift ahead. Rain with thunder, lightning, and strong winds possible in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Mohali, and other districts. Lightning strikes are also a concern in some places.

January 23 (Friday): Bad weather across nearly all parts of the state. Strong winds at 30-40 km/h and moderate rain expected. Majha and Doaba regions will see heavier impact.

Temperature to Rise
According to Weather Director Surender Pal Singh, minimum temperatures will remain stable for the next three days, but rain could raise them by 2-3°C afterward, offering some relief from the intense cold.