Storm and Rain Alert for Punjab and Chandigarh; Inclement Weather Expected for 3 Days

June 4, 2026

An ‘Orange Alert’ for rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Punjab and Chandigarh, effective from today (June 4) through June 6. During this period, wind speeds are expected to range from 50 to 60 kilometers per hour; thereafter, the weather is expected to turn drier. For the time being, relief from the heatwave is expected to persist.

With the onset of June, the summer heat has once again begun to make its presence felt. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures have risen by 0.2 degrees; however, they remain 2.7 degrees below normal levels. Faridkot recorded the highest temperature, reaching 42.6 degrees Celsius.

According to the department, rain is likely across Punjab today. However, starting June 5, rainfall activity is expected to subside in the western regions and gradually shift toward the eastern areas. Similarly, rainfall activity is also expected in the areas surrounding Chandigarh over the next couple of days. Strong winds and heavy downpours are possible in these regions. Temperatures across all districts have been recorded between 35 and 42 degrees Celsius.

23% Shortfall in Rainfall Recorded
So far in June, rainfall has been recorded at a deficit of 23 percent. On June 3, light to moderate rainfall was recorded in several parts of the state. Over the past 24 hours (from 8:30 AM on June 2 to 8:30 AM on June 3), rainfall measurements included 7.8 mm in Amritsar, 4.7 mm in Tarn Taran, 3.8 mm in Gurdaspur, 2.2 mm in Ferozepur, and 0.6 mm in Faridkot.

Conversely, several districts—including Ludhiana, Patiala, Bathinda, and Hoshiarpur—received no rainfall. The average rainfall recorded across Punjab stood at 1.2 mm, which is 23 percent lower than the normal average of 1.5 mm.

However, an analysis of the data for the first three days of June (June 1 to June 3) reveals that rainfall levels were significantly higher than normal in certain areas: 460 percent above normal in Amritsar, 200 percent in Tarn Taran, and 175 percent in Ferozepur. On the other hand, not even a single millimeter of rainfall has been recorded so far in several parts of the state, including Pathankot, Jalandhar, Mohali, and Sangrur.

The Monsoon Begins to Advance
According to the Meteorological Centre, the Southwest Monsoon is gradually advancing. Weather conditions remain favorable for it to reach Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep, and additional parts of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal around June 4. Meanwhile, a Western Disturbance is active over Western Uttar Pradesh. Furthermore, a new Western Disturbance has also formed over Northern Pakistan.

As a result, weather conditions in several states across North India are likely to remain changeable over the next few days. During this period, there is a possibility of strong winds, thunderstorms, and rainfall in some areas.