After days of continuous heatwaves and soaring temperatures, Punjab is all set to feel rejuvenated as Monsoon 2025 is arriving in the state 8 days early. Punjab Monsoon News 2025 has brought major relief to the people of the state, as they were witnessing a record-breaking summer. Punjab Monsoon Update can be understood by the fact that multiple districts of the state have already seen pre-monsoon showers with isolated rainfall and thunderstorms. Continue reading below to know about the Punjab Monsoon 2025 Update-
Punjab Monsoon Date
As per reports, the monsoon has made an early entry into Gujarat and is currently active in parts of Rajasthan. Reports suggest that Punjab is expected to receive the monsoon rains between June 22 and 23, eight days ahead of its normal schedule.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed this advancement, stating that the monsoon has already progressed over eastern Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. By June 20, pre-monsoon showers are expected to begin across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh.
As per historical data, Punjab typically receives monsoon around July 1. However, in 2021 it arrived on June 30, and in 2020, the onset was recorded on June 24. This year, monsoon winds are progressing rapidly, leading to early rainfall in parts of northwest India.
Relief from high temperatures is expected from Saturday onwards (June 22) as monsoon rains begin. Rainfall is expected to intensify on June 23, bringing down temperatures significantly. According to meteorologist Sukhwinder Rupana, Director at IMD Chandigarh, the upcoming monsoon could potentially bring above-normal rainfall to the region. In 2018, Punjab received 527 mm of rainfall, while in 2022 and 2023, it saw 416 mm and 405 mm respectively. This year, rainfall could surpass these averages.
Punjab Weather Update
IMD Chandigarh on Wednesday afternoon issued a new prediction and put multiple districts of Punjab on thunderstorm alert till June 22. Below is the date and the districts of Punjab when thunderstorms are predicted-
- June 19- Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, Mohali, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Patiala
- June 20- Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, Mohali, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Patiala
- June 21- Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Nawanshahr, Ludhiana, Rupnagar, Mohali, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Barnala, Sangrur, and Mansa
- June 22- Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Nawanshahr, Ludhiana, Rupnagar, Mohali, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Barnala, Sangrur, and Mansa