Rain activity is expected to increase across Punjab over the coming days, with light to moderate rainfall likely at isolated places on September 11 and 12, at a few places from September 13 to 16, and again at isolated places on September 17, accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning activity. Heavy rain is also likely at isolated places from September 13 to 15. In the last 24 hours, light rain was recorded at isolated places in the state, while the maximum temperature reached 37.5°C at Patiala and the lowest minimum temperature was 23.5°C at Bathinda.
Rain likely in Jalandhar over the weekend
For Jalandhar, the weekend is likely to bring a shift towards wetter weather. On September 12, light to moderate rainfall is expected at isolated places in several northern and northeastern districts, including Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and Gurdaspur. While Jalandhar is not specifically listed for rainfall on Saturday, changing weather conditions across the region could keep the city under a watch for showers.
The broader forecast indicates that rainfall activity will become more widespread from Sunday, September 13, as more districts are likely to receive light to moderate rain.
Sunday to bring wider rain activity
On September 13, light to moderate rainfall is likely at a few places over Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and SAS Nagar (Mohali).
For Jalandhar, rainfall is forecast at isolated places, along with Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mansa, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala.
The weather department has also issued a heavy rain warning for isolated places in Pathankot and Gurdaspur.
Heavy rain threat continues on September 14
The wet spell is expected to persist on September 14, with light to moderate rain likely at a few places in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and SAS Nagar.
Jalandhar and several other districts are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall at isolated places.
A heavy rain warning remains in place for isolated areas of Pathankot and Gurdaspur, indicating that rainfall could be particularly intense in parts of northern Punjab.
September 15 may see another spell of heavy rain
On September 15, the weather system is expected to remain active. Light to moderate rainfall is likely at a few places over Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and SAS Nagar.
Jalandhar is again among the districts where isolated rainfall is expected.
The heavy rain warning expands to include Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Amritsar, keeping northern Punjab on alert for intense spells.
Rain activity to continue through September 16-17
The broader seven-day outlook suggests that rainfall will continue at a few places across Punjab through September 16, before another possibility of light to moderate rain with thunderstorm and lightning emerges at isolated places on September 17.
With several consecutive days of rain expected, residents in Jalandhar and other parts of Punjab may experience fluctuations in temperature and occasional interruptions to normal outdoor activities.
Weather outlook for Jalandhar
For Jalandhar, the key period to watch will be September 13 to 15, when the state is expected to see more widespread rainfall and the possibility of heavy rain in some northern districts. Although the heavy-rain warning does not specifically cover Jalandhar in the given forecast, the city is included among districts likely to receive isolated light to moderate rainfall during this period.
Residents should remain alert to updates, particularly during thunderstorms, and take precautions when travelling during periods of intense rain or lightning.
