Western Disturbance Brings Relief from Heat; IMD Issues Orange and Yellow Alerts Across Punjab
Chandigarh, May 4 A fresh Western Disturbance (WD) is influencing the weather across Punjab, bringing relief from the rising temperatures and triggering unstable atmospheric conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and yellow alerts for 16 districts, forecasting thunderstorms, rainfall, and gusty winds with speeds ranging between 40–60 km/h.

Despite a 2.1°C increase in average maximum temperature in recent days, the current readings are still 3.1°C below normal, offering some relief to residents.
Storm and Rain Forecast for Multiple Days, Alerts Across Key Districts
As per the IMD:
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May 4 Alerts:
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Orange Alert: Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar
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Yellow Alert: Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Nawanshahr, Fatehgarh Sahib, Mohali, Patiala, Mansa, Fazilka, Muktsar, Bathinda
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May 5 Alerts:
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Orange Alert: Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Mohali, Rupnagar
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Yellow Alert: Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Nawanshahr, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Sangrur, Barnala, Bathinda, Mansa
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May 6–7 Alerts:
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Yellow Alert: Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, Mohali (SAS Nagar), Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala
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The alert extends through the next six days, indicating continued storm risk and moderate rainfall across central and northern Punjab.
City-Specific Forecasts Show Widespread Cloud Cover and Rain Potential
The IMD expects partly to mostly cloudy skies with intermittent showers and lightning in several key cities:
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Amritsar: Cloudy, light rain possible; 20°C to 36°C
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Jalandhar: Cloudy with rain chances; 20°C to 36°C
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Ludhiana: Overcast skies with lightning; 19.9°C to 34.7°C
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Patiala: Cloudy with showers expected; 21°C to 35°C
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Mohali: Lightning and light rain possible; 22°C to 35.1°C
In Bathinda, the highest recorded temperature on Saturday was 39.3°C, though most other districts remained in the 33–36°C range, consistent with cooler-than-normal seasonal averages.
Safety Measures and Public Advisory
Authorities advise residents to:
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Secure outdoor items to prevent damage from gusty winds
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Avoid open areas during lightning activity
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Stay updated through official IMD bulletins for daily updates
With storm systems expected to persist, farmers and travelers are advised to plan accordingly as localized disruptions are likely in both urban and rural zones.
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