On May 25, Punjab will experience ‘Nautapa,’ a nine-day intense summer heat that will last until June 2. Rain is expected across the state along with severe heat wave conditions.
Weather highlights
The IMD has issued a storm thunder warning for several parts, including Kapurthala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Nawanshahr, and Rupnagar, along with high winds and rain.
Bathinda, which is scorching at 42°C, will be joined by Muktsar, Mansa, and Fazilka in the excessive heat wave alert range. This is likely because the day and nighttime temperatures will remain consistently high.
Although Punjab’s breather temperature is now 1.1°C lower than earlier this month, it is still 1.6°C higher than the long-term average. These temperatures are set to increase rapidly because Nautapa is nearing IMD reports.
Weather conditions for the city
- Amritsar: Temperature between 27°C and 42°C with light cloud cover.
- Jalandhar: Cloudy with mild temperatures; expected highs are 28°C and 39°C.
- Ludhiana: Expect light clouds with temperatures between 27°C and 42 °C.
- Patiala: Moderate clouds with cloud cover and temperatures ranging from 27°C to 40°C.
- Mohali: Mild temperatures expected at 28°C and 39°C with light clouds.
May 24-27 detailed forecast
May 24: Expect a combination of rain and strong winds in 12 districts; four districts will experience extreme heat temperatures.
May 25: Predicted rain in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, and micro regions of Fatehgarh Sahib and Mohali. Showers are predicted on this day for regions of the state, while the rest will be under a heat alert.
May 26: Expect wind and rain for PPathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawansh
May 27: Expect a combination of strong winds and heavy rain in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Amritsar. Showers will also impact regions of Tarn Taran, Moga, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mansa, Sangrur, Patiala, Mohali, and Rupnagar.
General advisory
Inhabitants are urged to observe local alerts due to forecasts of extreme weather and strong sun. Farmers, outdoor wworkers,and other members of the public should be cautious and take allowances for these drastic weather changes.