Punjab Weather Update: Dense Fog Alert in 7 Districts; Rain and Strong Winds from Tonight

Published on: 21 Jan 2026 at 09:20 AM

Published by: Gill Bikram

Punjab Weather Update: Dense Fog Alert in 7 Districts; Rain and Strong Winds from Tonight

Mohali: Amid biting cold gripping Punjab, the weather department issued critical alerts for the coming days. While dense fog blanketed several areas today (January 21), a new Western Disturbance activates tonight, bringing major weather changes.

Today’s Conditions: Fog and Temperatures

Dense fog impacts seven major districts today: Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Patiala.
Amritsar logged the state’s lowest at 2.8°C, with visibility down to 50 meters there and 100 meters in Bathinda.

Yellow Alert: Rain and Gusty Winds

From January 21 night, expect shifts peaking Thursday (22) and Friday (23) with likely rainfall.
Statewide winds of 30-40 km/h, reaching 50 km/h in spots, accompany thunder and lightning. Northern districts like Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, and Jalandhar face light to moderate rain.

Next 3 Days Forecast

Date	Conditions	Key Areas Affected
Jan 22	Light rain with thunder, winds 30-40 km/h	Pathankot, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala
Jan 23	Moderate rain, winds 40-50 km/h	Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar; possible in Malwa (Bathinda, Mansa, Firozpur)
Jan 24	Humid with light rain	Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar