Punjab weather: Heavy rain with thunderstorms, lightning likely on June 26
Chandigarh, June 25: Punjab and Haryana are likely to witness heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph from June 25 to 26.
"Heavy rainfall at isolated places with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds (speed 40-50kmph) very likely over Punjab and Haryana mainly from 25 to 26 June 2023," an official press release said on Sunday.
According to India Meteorological Department, Chandigarh, the Southwest Monsoon advanced into some parts of Haryana on 25 June.
It further predicted that the Southwest Monsoon would move into Haryana and Punjab in the next two days.
"Conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest Monsoon into some more parts of Haryana and Punjab during the next 2 days," it added.
According to the official release, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected in various areas across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh from June 25 to June 28.
"Light to Moderate Rain /Thundershowers likely at many to most places very likely over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh from the 25th to 28th of June 2023," the release added.
On June 25 and 26, it also predicted thundershowers and high winds of 40-50 kmph in isolated locations across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Furthermore, the official notification indicated that heavy rain was predicted to fall in isolated areas across Punjab and Haryana on June 25 and 26.
Farmers advised to store harvested crops
Farmers have been advised to withhold irrigation and store harvested crops.
"In view of the prediction of thundershowers/strong winds / in the coming days, farmers are advised to withhold Irrigation/Fertilizer. Harvested crops should be stored in safe places to avoid losses.
Avoid going out during thunderstorms
The detailed advisory has also warned against going out during thunderstorm events.
"Avoid going out during thunderstorm events. Don't take shelter under trees during Thunderstorm/Lightning. Don't go near water bodies."
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