The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Met Centre Chandigarh, has forecast unsettled weather across Punjab from October 13 to 15, with thunderstorms, lightning and squall activity likely over three consecutive days. The department has also issued a hailstorm warning for October 14 and 15 in its latest subdivision-wise forecast released on October 12, 2026.
According to district-wise details reported by Dainik Jagran, several parts of Punjab may experience rain, thunderstorms and strong winds during this period. The reported areas include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr), Ludhiana, Rupnagar, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) and Patiala, with the districts covered varying by date.
Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur among areas to watch
For October 13, the reported alert covers Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, SBS Nagar, Ludhiana, Rupnagar and Mohali. Some areas of Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar and Rupnagar may face a greater risk of heavy rain, hailstorms and strong winds.
On October 14, the reported districts include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar, Rupnagar, Mohali and Patiala. The forecast indicates the possibility of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds, alongside the IMD’s hailstorm warning for Punjab.
More districts covered in October 15 outlook
The reported district list for October 15 includes Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, SBS Nagar, Ludhiana, Rupnagar, Mohali and Patiala. Heavy rain and hailstorms have been reported as possible in parts of Rupnagar and Mohali.
The district coverage and severity may differ from one location to another. Residents should follow updated local forecasts and official advisories, particularly during thunderstorms and lightning.
Chandigarh temperatures expected to remain around 30°C
The IMD’s city forecast for Chandigarh indicates partly cloudy conditions, with the possibility of rain or thundershowers over the coming days. The maximum temperature is forecast to be around 30°C on October 12 and 13, rising to 31°C on October 14 and 32°C on October 15. Minimum temperatures are expected to remain around 21°C to 22°C.
Weather warnings expected to ease after October 15
The IMD Chandigarh’s subdivision-wise bulletin lists no weather warning for Punjab on October 12 and from October 16 to 18, while thunderstorms and lightning are forecast for October 13–15, with hailstorm activity indicated for October 14 and 15.
The latest outlook points to a brief spell of unsettled weather in Punjab in the middle of the week. Residents, commuters and farmers should keep checking updated forecasts, as local conditions and the intensity of rainfall may vary.
