Punjab is likely to see continued rainfall activity over the next few days, with light to moderate showers expected across several parts of the state. According to the latest weather forecast, rainfall is likely at many places in some northern districts on August 23, while isolated showers are expected in several other districts through August 26.
Thunderstorms and Lightning Reported
Light to moderate rainfall has already occurred at a few places across Punjab. Thunderstorms and lightning were also reported at isolated locations in the state.
Despite the ongoing rainfall activity, temperatures remained relatively high in some areas. The maximum temperature was recorded at 37.2°C in Bathinda, while the state's lowest minimum temperature was 22.9°C in Amritsar.
August 23: Northern Punjab Likely to See More Rain
On August 23, light to moderate rainfall is expected at many places in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar.
Rainfall is likely at a few places in Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Ferozepur and Sangrur.
Meanwhile, Gurdaspur, Amritsar and Nawanshahr may receive light to moderate rain at isolated places.
Several southern and central districts—including Fazilka, Faridkot, Muktsar, Moga, Bathinda, Barnala and Mansa—may also experience isolated rainfall.
August 24: Showers Likely in Select Districts
The rain activity is expected to become more scattered on August 24.
Light to moderate rainfall is likely at isolated places in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Nawanshahr, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and SAS Nagar (Mohali).
August 25-26: Isolated Rain Continues
The weather system is expected to continue producing isolated showers in parts of northern Punjab on August 25 and 26.
Both days are likely to see light to moderate rainfall at isolated places in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar (Mohali) and Gurdaspur.
Punjab Weather Outlook
The forecast indicates that while widespread heavy rainfall is not expected across the entire state, northern Punjab is likely to remain more active, particularly on August 23.
With thunderstorms and lightning already reported at isolated places, residents should remain cautious during sudden weather changes and follow official weather advisories.
For now, Punjab's weather pattern is expected to remain partly wet, with scattered showers continuing through August 26, particularly across the state's northern districts