Chandigarh:- Weather conditions have changed in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh. Since this morning, skies have remained cloudy in several areas, with intermittent light rain and drizzle. The Meteorological Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chandigarh, has forecast increased rainfall and thunderstorm activity from October 29 to 31 due to the impact of a Western Disturbance. During this period, hailstorms are also likely in some parts of Punjab and Haryana. The weather department has issued a warning of strong winds blowing at speeds of 40 to 60 kilometres per hour.
According to the weather department, a cyclonic circulation has developed over Jammu and adjoining areas due to a Western Disturbance. In addition, another Western Disturbance is active at the middle levels of the atmosphere. These weather systems are expected to increase rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across the region.
In Punjab, light to moderate rainfall is likely in some areas on October 29 and 30, while isolated places may receive rain on October 28 and 31. In Haryana, light to moderate rainfall is expected in several areas on October 29 and 30, while some places may receive rain on October 28 and 31. In Chandigarh too, light to moderate rainfall is likely in some areas on October 29 and 30. Rain has already started in several places since this morning.
The weather department has forecast the possibility of hailstorms in some parts of Punjab and Haryana on October 29 and 30. Strong winds, rain and hailstorms may damage standing crops in fields as well as harvested crops lying in the open. Hailstorms may also damage vehicles, windows and roofs made of asbestos sheets.
