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.
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.
| 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.