Punjab is likely to witness a spell of wet weather as Janmashtami falls on September 4, with rain, thunderstorms and isolated heavy rainfall forecast across several parts of the state. The latest weather forecast indicates that light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning is likely at a few places from September 1 to 3, at many places from September 4 to 5, and again at isolated places on September 6. Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places from September 1 to 5.
Last 24 Hours
During the last 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall occurred at isolated places in Punjab. The maximum temperature in the state was recorded at 36.6°C at Bathinda (AMFU), while the lowest minimum temperature was 23.6°C, also recorded at Bathinda (AMFU).
September 1
On September 1, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning is likely at isolated places across Punjab. The rainfall is expected to remain limited to isolated pockets as the wet spell begins to strengthen.
September 2
On September 2, heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Pathankot, Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar. Light to moderate rain is expected at many places in these three districts.
Rain is likely at a few places in Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala and SAS Nagar (Mohali). Isolated showers are possible over Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Muktsar, Moga, Bathinda, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mansa and Sangrur.
September 3
The rain activity is expected to expand on September 3. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and SAS Nagar (Mohali).
Light to moderate rainfall is likely at many places over Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and SAS Nagar (Mohali). A few places in Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala may also receive rain, while isolated showers are possible in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Muktsar, Moga, Bathinda, Barnala and Mansa.
September 4 — Janmashtami
September 4 is the key day as Punjab celebrates Janmashtami. Rainfall is expected to be more widespread, with light to moderate rain likely at many places in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and SAS Nagar (Mohali). Heavy rain is also possible at isolated places in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and SAS Nagar (Mohali).
Rain is likely at a few places in Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala, while isolated rain is possible in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Muktsar, Moga, Bathinda, Barnala and Mansa.
September 5-6
Rainfall is expected to remain widespread across Punjab on September 5, with isolated heavy showers possible. On September 6, light to moderate rain with thunderstorm and lightning is likely at isolated places.
Bottom Line
Yes, rain could affect Janmashtami celebrations in Punjab, particularly in northern and northeastern districts. However, the forecast does not indicate continuous rain everywhere, and the exact timing and intensity may vary from place to place.