North India on Red Alert as IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall in Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in many districts on Monday. The alert comes during an active monsoon spell that has already trigerred widespread showers to several parts of northern India in recent days.

Heavy Rainfall Likely in Punjab Districts

As per the IMD’s Nowcast, heavy rainfall is expected in many areas of Punjab. These include Malerkotla, Samana, Patiala, Nabha, Rajpura, Dera Bassi, Fatehgarh Sahib, Amloh, Mohali, Rampura Phul, Bassi Pathana, Khanna, Payal, Kharar, Khamanon, Ludhiana (East and West), Chamkaur Sahib, Samrala, Rupnagar, Bagha Purana, Faridkot, Moga, Zira, Shahkot, Sultanpur Lodhi, Khadur Sahib, Nihal Singhwala, Raikot, Jagraon, Phillaur, Nakodar, Phagwara, Kapurthala, Nawanshahr, Balachaur, Anandpur Sahib, Garhshankar, Nangal, Hoshiarpur, Baba Bakala, Batala, Bhulath and Dasua.

Red Alert in Haryana and Chandigarh

In Haryana, the warning covers districts such as Karnal, Indri, Thanesar, Kaithal, Nilokheri, Radaur, Barara, Jagadhri, Chhachhrauli, Narayangarh, Panchkula, Guhla, Pehowa, Shahabad, Ambala, and Kalka. Chandigarh has also been placed under the red alert. Favourable weather conditions, including strong monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal and local weather patterns, are supporting heavy rainfall in the region. The IMD has warned that the intensity of the showers is likely to rise in the coming hours, which may cause waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic problems.

Authorities Issue Warnings

State authorities have been asked to remain on alert and take steps to reduce the risk of flooding. People are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay indoors during heavy rain, and follow official instructions from district administrations. Rain has already created problems in several places, with heavy showers reported since Sunday in Chandigarh, Mohali, Zirakpur, Kharar, and many other parts of Punjab. Concerns are growing about overflowing drains, swelling rivers, and possible damage to crops in farming regions.