Rain alert in Punjab and Chandigarh today, temperatures drop

May 6, 2026

Chandigarh: Recent rain in Punjab and Chandigarh has brought relief from the heat. Temperatures have dropped slightly in the last 24 hours and remain around 6.1 degrees below normal. According to the Meteorological Center, Chandigarh, a yellow alert has been issued for May 6th with thunderstorms, rain, and strong winds (30–40 km/h) at some places.

Thunderstorm warning in 14 districts
Strong winds and lightning are likely today in 14 districts, including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Patiala, and Mohali. The Bhakra Dam area in Rupnagar recorded the highest temperature of 34.1 degrees.

Temperatures below 35 degrees in most districts
Chandigarh recorded a maximum temperature of 31.5 degrees, 6 degrees below normal. Temperatures remained below normal in most districts, including Amritsar (33.4), Ludhiana (32.6), and Patiala (31.0). Overall, the weather in the state remained cool, providing relief from the heat.

Dry weather from tomorrow, temperatures expected to rise
According to the Meteorological Department, the weather is expected to remain dry from May 7th. Due to the influence of western winds, temperatures may rise in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan. Temperatures will rise by about 2 degrees in the next 48 hours, although there are indications of a drop of 3-4 degrees after that.

25 days left for the arrival of the monsoon
According to meteorologists, there are indications that this year’s monsoon will be slightly weak, which may be due to the El Niño effect. Usually, the monsoon reaches Andaman and Nicobar by May 15, but this time its speed is likely to be slow.