Punjab is likely to celebrate Diwali under clear skies, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chandigarh, forecasting dry weather across the state during the festival. While rainfall is unlikely to disrupt celebrations on November 8, a fresh Western Disturbance may bring isolated showers to parts of Punjab after November 10.
Dry weather to continue across Punjab
According to the IMD Chandigarh forecast, no significant rainfall is expected across Punjab during the Diwali period. The weather is likely to remain predominantly dry, with clear skies and cooler mornings and evenings.
The forecast covers major cities and districts, including Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Moga, Ferozepur, Faridkot, Muktsar, Bathinda, Mansa, Sangrur, Barnala, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Mohali, Nawanshahr, Malerkotla and Fazilka.
Residents can expect largely dry conditions, with no immediate indication of widespread rainfall during the festival.
Western Disturbance may bring rain after Diwali
A fresh Western Disturbance is expected to influence the weather pattern over northern India after Diwali. Such systems can bring changes in wind patterns, cloud cover and precipitation.
According to weather reports, isolated parts of Punjab may receive rainfall from November 10. However, the exact locations and intensity of showers remain uncertain, and the IMD has not issued a significant rainfall warning for the state.
Air quality remains a concern
The dry spell comes amid deteriorating air quality in several parts of Punjab. Khanna recorded an AQI of 256, followed by Jalandhar at 181, Mandi Gobindgarh at 151, Ludhiana at 150 and Amritsar at 123 on November 5.
Rainfall can temporarily help settle airborne pollutants, but with no immediate showers forecast, pollution may remain a concern during Diwali.
For now, Punjab is expected to witness a largely rain-free Diwali on November 8, while isolated showers may become possible after November 10.
