IMD Forecasts Rain And Thunderstorms Across Punjab Haryana

The India Meteorological Department forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across Punjab and Haryana from October 12 to 15, 2026, as weather systems over northern India triggered unsettled conditions. The IMD issued the outlook on October 11.

The forecast said light to moderate rainfall is likely at some places from October 12 to 14 and at many places on October 15 in Punjab and Haryana. Thunderstorms with lightning and winds of 40-50 kmph are expected at isolated locations.

According to the Tribune India, the weather activity is linked to an upper air cyclonic circulation over Haryana, a trough extending from central Pakistan to northern Madhya Pradesh, and a western disturbance over Himachal Pradesh.

Rainfall remained below normal in both states during October so far. The IMD data showed Haryana received 0.8 mm rain against a long period average of 5.2 mm, while Punjab recorded 2.4 mm against 4.4 mm from October 1 to the morning of October 11.

Punjab had a 47 percent rainfall deficit in October, while Haryana faced an 84 percent deficit, according to the Tribune India. Faridkot, Hoshiarpur, Muktsar and Pathankot were the Punjab districts with above normal rainfall during the period.

The IMD data showed 10 Punjab districts, including Barnala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Mansa, Moga, Patiala, Sangrur and Mohali, remained completely dry in October.

In Haryana, 17 districts recorded no rainfall during the month so far. Panchkula and Sirsa were the only districts with above normal rainfall, with surpluses of 71 percent and 52 percent respectively, according to the IMD data.

Elsewhere in India, the IMD forecast rainfall across southern, eastern, northeastern and central regions. Business Standard reported that heavy showers were likely in parts of South and Northeast India, with thunderstorms and gusty winds in several areas.

Kerala continued to experience thunderstorm activity due to a cyclonic circulation over the south Kerala coast and a trough extending toward south interior Karnataka. The Hindu reported that a yellow alert was issued for nine districts on October 9, warning of isolated heavy rain.

The IMD also forecast isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 60 kmph over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on some days until October 17.

Delhi was also expected to see cloudy skies, light rain and possible thunderstorms, with temperatures forecast between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius, according to Business Standard. Dry weather was expected in parts of northwest India after the active spell.