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Rain alert: Thunderstorms likely to return in Punjab this week; Check details

Two fresh Western Disturbances are expected to hit the region, one from March 26 and another from the night of March 28 with a subsequent dip in temperature

Punjab is currently seeing mild weather with both the highest and lowest temperatures recorded in Gurdaspur as the maximum temperature touched 30°C while the minimum dropped to 14°C as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Chandigarh.

Western Disturbances to hit soon

Weather experts say the earlier Western Disturbance over Jammu has now weakened and moved away, however a new weather system is forming over central Pakistan and strong winds are flowing over North India at high altitude and on top of that two fresh Western Disturbances are expected to hit the region, one from March 26 and another from the night of March 28 with a subsequent dip in temperature.

Weather forecast by IMD

March 25: Light to moderate rain likely in areas like Pathankot, Fazilka, Muktsar, Firozpur, Moga, Bathinda and Mansa

March 26: Rain expected again, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) in many districts including Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Sangrur and Gurdaspur

March 28: Rain likely in several parts of Punjab including Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala and nearby districts

March 29–30: Rain may spread to more areas across the state

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