A western disturbance is set to move over Punjab, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a four‑day yellow alert from 6 October to 9 October. The bulletin warns of scattered showers, frequent lightning, thunder and gusty breezes across a wide belt of districts.
Districts under the yellow alert
During the first two days the warning will be most intense in twelve districts: Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Firozpur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar and Mohali.
Wind and rain forecast
On 6 and 7 October wind speeds are expected to climb to 40–50 km/h, bringing along regular thunderstorm activity and intermittent rain showers. By 8 and 9 October the breezes should ease to around 30–40 km/h, though rainfall will continue to pepper the region.
Temperatures set to fall
The incoming system will provide a welcome respite from the recent heat wave, with daytime and nighttime temperatures projected to dip by roughly 2–3 °C once the rain and winds arrive.
Recent heat records
Just before the alert, Punjab endured a dry spell with maximum temperatures staying well above normal. Bathinda recorded the highest reading at 37.1 °C, followed by Amritsar (35.2 °C), Ludhiana (35 °C) and Patiala (35.6 °C). Nighttime lows were also elevated; the state’s average minimum was about 3.5 °C higher than usual, while Bathinda posted the coolest night at 21.2 °C.
Safety tips
The IMD advises citizens to remain vigilant throughout the stormy period. Recommended measures include securing loose items, refraining from outdoor activities when lightning is observed, and staying updated with local weather bulletins. The yellow alert stays in effect until the close of 9 October; no further advisories have been issued for 10‑12 October.
