Temperature dips as Thunderstorms with Rain prevail across Punjab; hailstorm in Jalandhar

January 23, 2026

In Jalandhar, the weather suddenly deteriorated at 11 PM on January 22nd. A cold wind began to blow, accompanied by light rain. Hail fell in the rural area of ​​Dhilwan during the night. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will remain bad throughout Friday, January 23rd. Intermittent rain is expected throughout the day. The Meteorological Department predicts a 78 percent chance of rain.

The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms for the next two days in Jalandhar and the adjoining areas of Amritsar and Ludhiana due to a Western Disturbance. Due to cloud cover after 4 PM, the maximum temperature in Jalandhar district was recorded at 22 degrees Celsius, while the minimum was 6 degrees Celsius.

After two days of sunshine, the weather has turned chilly again.

After two days of sunshine in Jalandhar and the surrounding areas, people had found some relief from the cold. However, the deteriorating weather late Thursday night has increased the chill once again. Rain started in various parts of the city around 11 PM on Thursday night and has continued intermittently. Heavy hailstorms were reported, particularly in the Dhilwan area, leading to a significant drop in temperature.

Clear weather expected tonight

The Meteorological Department’s forecast for Jalandhar indicates that after a day of rain, the weather may clear up at night. Throughout the day, people may experience hailstorms, cold winds, and rain. During this period, the maximum temperature on Friday is expected to be 12 degrees Celsius, while the minimum will be 3 degrees Celsius.

This rain will act as fertilizer for the wheat crop.

The rain in the last week of January will prove beneficial for the wheat crop, acting as a natural fertilizer. The rain will protect the wheat crop from several seasonal diseases, including aphids. It will also save farmers the cost of diesel for irrigation. Increased moisture and cold will accelerate the process of ear formation in the wheat crop. However, the hailstorm may cause some damage to the wheat crop. Power outage in several areas due to strong winds.

Strong winds and rain caused power outages in several areas of Jalandhar, including Ladowali Road. The strong winds caused sparking in the power lines, leading to the shutdown of several feeders as a safety precaution, resulting in power outages that lasted for hours. Electricity department officials said that falling tree branches damaged power lines in several locations.