Punjab & Chandigarh Under ‘Yellow Alert’: Gusty Winds & Thunder-Rain from Today
Punjab & Chandigarh Under ‘Yellow Alert’: Gusty Winds & Thunder-Rain from Today
Chandigarh, February 17, 2026
Winter chill bids farewell as Punjab-Chandigarh weather takes sharp turn. IMD issues yellow alert from Tuesday for 2 days: 30-40 kmph gusts, thunderstorms with lightning expected.
Weather Shift Details
Western Disturbance: New system triggers rain in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Muktsar, Mansa, Bathinda. Possible dust storms/light showers.
Temp Extremes: Ferozepur hit 31°C (season’s hottest); Bathinda min 6.6°C. Sudden Amritsar-Bathinda dense fog cut visibility to 50m, slowed highways.
Temperature Outlook
| City | Recent Max (°C) | Expected Night Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Ferozepur | 31 | +2-3°C |
| Bathinda | 26 | +2-3°C |
| Chandigarh | 27.2 | +2-3°C |
Post-rain: Day temps drop 2-3°C after showers. IMD experts confirm erratic pattern with heat rising alongside storm activity.
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