Yellow Alert in Punjab-Chandigarh: Rain, Thunderstorms, and Strong Winds to Wreak Havoc from Today

Published on: 22 Jan 2026 at 08:58 AM

Published by: Gill Bikram

Yellow Alert in Punjab-Chandigarh: Rain, Thunderstorms, and Strong Winds to Wreak Havoc from Today

Weather in Punjab and Chandigarh is set to turn turbulent starting today (Thursday). The Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for the next two days, warning of rain and thunderstorms.

Key Weather Highlights

Strong Winds: Gusts of 50-60 km/h are expected over the next 48 hours.
Rain and Thunderstorms: Lightning and thunderstorms are likely in several areas.
Temperature: Adampur recorded the lowest minimum at 2.6°C. Post-rain, temperatures could rise by 2-4°C over the next 48 hours.

Forecast for Coming Days

January 22 (Today):
Light to moderate rain is anticipated across nearly all Punjab districts, including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mansa, and Mohali.

January 23 (Friday):

Heavy rain likely in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Hoshiarpur.
Thunderstorms and strong winds expected in Majha, Doaba, and eastern Malwa regions (Patiala, Mohali).

January 24-26:
Rain will taper off, giving way to dry conditions, but dense fog will return. Visibility could drop sharply in areas like Amritsar, Bathinda, and Ferozepur.

Fog’s Ongoing Menace
In the last 24 hours, Bathinda saw zero visibility, while Amritsar and Ludhiana recorded just 50 meters. According to Weather Department Director Surender Pal, the peak cold spell has passed, and a western disturbance will bring a slight temperature rise in the coming days.

Advice: The department urges people to stay cautious during strong winds and thunderstorms, and check weather updates before heading out.