Punjab Weather is all set to change drastically in the upcoming few hours. Most of its districts are set to witness thunderstorm, lightning, hail and strong winds. Jalandhar is also set to witness 2-days of thunderstorm, lightning, even hail at isolated places. IMD Chandigarh has now also issued an alert that strong wind upto 50–60 kmph will blow in Jalandhar and other districts of Punjab.
IMD Chandigarh on January 22 also issued a satellite picture and wrote, "An intense WD (Western Disturbance) as seen in latest satellite image to affect Punjab, Haryana Chandigarh from today evening or by night.
Under its influence Rainfall likely at most during next 48 hours. Thunderstorm, Lightning, Gusty winds and Hail also likely at isolated places."
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) of Chandigarh unit has put most of the districts of Punjab on yellow and orange alert for thunderstorm, lighting and even hail. The weather department also issued advisory warning residents that strong wind upto 60 kmph will blow in the area. The weather is expected to change in Punjab from January 22 night.
January 22- (Orang alert for hail, thunderstorm)- Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Moga, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar
Rest of the districts are on yellow alert for thunderstorm
January 23 (Orange alert for hail, thunderstorm)- Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala.
Rest of the districts are on yellow alert for thunderstorm.
Breaking of small tree branches and risk from flying debris or objects.
Lightning strikes may occur at vulnerable locations such as large trees, electric towers and poles, water bodies, building rooftops, and hilltops.
Hailstorms can injure people and cattle.
Hail may cause significant damage to crops.
Disruption of municipal services such as water supply and electricity is likely.
Traffic congestion may occur due to slippery roads and low visibility, leading to increased travel time and difficult driving conditions.
Minor damage may occur to kutcha houses, walls, huts, and other weak structures.
Move to safe buildings or houses, avoid weak structures, and stay away from windows.
Protect your head if caught in a hailstorm.
Bring children indoors as they are more susceptible to hail-related injuries.
Keep livestock in safe locations.
Stay away from electric poles and power lines.
If driving and unable to reach a safe location, pull over at a safe place and remain inside a closed vehicle.
Do not take shelter under trees and avoid going near water bodies.
Unplug electrical equipment and avoid touching metallic objects, water taps, or pipes.