According to the Punjab daily weather forecast bulletin issued by IMD Chandigarh on November 9, weather is expected to remain dry across Punjab on November 11. This means celebrations and travel plans on Bhai Dooj are unlikely to be disrupted by rainfall.
However, the weather department has indicated a possible change from November 12, when very light to light rain is likely at isolated places in the state.
According to the IMD's district-wise forecast, very light to light rainfall is likely at isolated places in seven districts on November 12. These include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur.
The possibility of rainfall in these districts could bring a change in weather conditions across the Majha and Doaba regions. People in these areas may experience cloudy conditions and isolated showers after Bhai Dooj.
For November 13, the weather department has indicated the possibility of isolated rainfall in Pathankot and Hoshiarpur. No widespread rainfall activity has been forecast across the state.
The IMD has indicated that a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to influence the north-western Himalayan region from November 10. Its impact could contribute to the expected rainfall activity in parts of Punjab over the following days.
The weather department has also forecast shallow to moderate fog at isolated places during night and morning hours over the next three days. Maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged over the next five days.
The IMD has not issued any weather warning for Punjab for November 11, 12 or 13. This means there is no warning of severe weather activity for the state during this period.
For now, the forecast brings good news for people celebrating Bhai Dooj on November 11, as rain is unlikely to interrupt festive plans. However, residents of Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur should keep an eye on updated forecasts as isolated showers are possible from the following day.
