In the recent hours, the weather has taken a u-turn in Punjab causing severe damage at various places of the district. Various districts witnessed the consequences of the severe weather condition which prevailed across the region. However, it has been reported that the situation was worse in certain cities like Jalandhar, Amritsar, Taran Tarn and Ludhiana.
According to the reports, a pole with the Indian flag collapsed on a car, causing intense damage to the vehicle and injuring the person in the car. Certain reports have claimed that this incident has triggered panic across the area.
The eye-witnesses have mentioned that the pole fell directly on the car, which was parked at the centre of the road. The locals also mentioned that the person inside the car was immediately rushed to the hospital for first aid. Besides this, certain reports have claimed that around three dozen of cars have been destroyed due to this sudden thunderstorm condition.
Along with this, the iron grills of Zudio building at the Namdev Chowk also fell on a car and a bike parked nearby.
Along with the severe damage to electricity poles has been witnessed due to which several regions of the city have been witnessing power cuts since the last 3-4 hours.
Future prediction for the week -
The meteorological department of Punjab has already predicted that Jalandhar would witness rainfall and thunderstorms on May 24, 2025, Saturday.
However, the weather during the weekend and the upcoming week is as follows -
May 25, 2025, Sunday -
It is predicted that Jalandhar will witness sunny weather on Sunday with maximum temperature ranging more than 36°C and the minimum temperature will be near 27°C.
May 26, 2025, Monday -
According to the weather forecast, Monday will also witness a bright sunny day with maximum and minimum temperature ranging between 37°C and 29°C.
May 27, 2025, Tuesday -
Expectedly, the region will be covered with partial clouds. The temperature is expected to be between 37°C and 29°C.
May 28, 2025, Wednesday -
A sigh of relief will be provided on Wednesday as it is predicted that the region will see rainfall on this day, dropping the weather to 34°C to 29°C.
May 29, 2025, Thursday -
Thursday will be partially cloudy with maximum temperature at 38°C and minimum temperature at 27°C.
May 30, 2025, Friday -
According to the weather forecast, the upcoming weekend will also witness rainfall and thunderstorms. It is also reported that by next Saturday, the temperature will come down to 34°C, bringing a major relief in the intense heat and heat waves faced in the state in recent days.