With Karwa Chauth falling on October 29, 2026, the weather forecast has raised concerns for people planning evening prayers and moon-sighting rituals across Punjab. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and rainfall are likely at isolated places in several districts over October 29 and 30.
Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Kapurthala are among the districts under a warning for thunderstorms, lightning, hail and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph on October 29. However, the forecast applies to isolated places and does not mean that every part of these districts will experience severe weather.
October 29: Rain Forecast Across 14 Districts
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph at isolated places in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr and Rupnagar.
A separate warning mentions the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, hail and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph in Kapurthala, Jalandhar and Ludhiana.
Light to moderate rainfall is likely at isolated places in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ferozepur, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Patiala and SAS Nagar (Mohali).
October 30: Thunderstorm Risk Continues
Unsettled weather may continue on October 30, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph likely at isolated places in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar and Ludhiana.
Hail is also possible at isolated places in Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr and Rupnagar.
Light to moderate rainfall is forecast in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar and Patiala.
October 31: Rain Likely in Three Districts
For October 31, the forecast indicates thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds at isolated places in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar. Light to moderate rainfall is also likely in these three districts.
Will Rain Affect Karwa Chauth Moonrise?
Karwa Chauth observers traditionally wait for the moon to appear before completing their fast. The possibility of thunderstorms and cloud cover on October 29 could affect moon visibility in some locations.
However, the forecast does not confirm rainfall at moonrise in Jalandhar or any specific city. Weather conditions can vary locally, so residents should follow updated IMD advisories and check the sky before planning their evening rituals.
