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Punjab & Chandigarh Weather Shift: Rain & Thunderstorms Likely Next 2 Days

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Punjab & Chandigarh Weather Shift: Rain & Thunderstorms Likely Next 2 Days

Chandigarh/Mohali, February 16, 2026
Major weather change hits Punjab and Chandigarh tonight (Monday). IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms across region Feb 17-18. Daytime warmth rising but nights cooling post-rain.

Forecast Alert

Active System: New Western Disturbance over hills triggers plains rain. Expect light showers/thunder in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Bathinda. Hills may see snowfall.

Temperature Trends:

  • Day highs crossed 29°C first time this February (Ferozepur hottest).

  • Min-max gap up 1°C (3.9°C above normal).

  • Night temps rise 1-3°C next 3 days; drop 2-3°C post-rain. Clears Feb 19.

Yesterday’s Readings

City Max Temp (°C) Min Range (°C)
Chandigarh 26.4 8-12
Mohali 26.4 8-12
Amritsar 24.6 8-12
Ludhiana 27.0 8-12
Patiala 27.3 8-12
Bathinda 26.0 8-12
Rupnagar 26.8 8-12

Today: Sunny days, light winds; clouds build tonight. IMD Director Surender Pal confirms shift.

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