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As rain damages unginned cotton, prices dive below MSP in North Indian mandis, farmers lose Rs 500-2,200 per quintal

September 16, 2025 3:57 pm

Rates have plunged because the crop had heavy moisture as it rained when it was ready for the first picking, said Bhagwan Bansal, president of the Punjab Ginners’ Association.

Heavy rain in Chandigarh: Trees uprooted, roads waterlogged

June 29, 2025 4:52 pm

The underpass near the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking workshop was submerged after heavy rain, prompting route closures.

Rain, gusty wind, thunderstorm likely in Punjab-Haryana till May 7: IMD

May 02, 2025 9:14 pm

Sharp drop in mercury level in Punjab-Haryana region today; Yamunanagar clocks lowest minimum temperature at 17.6°C.

The IMD has forecast heavy showers in Mohali for the next two days. (Express Photo by Jasbir Singh Malhi)

Heavy rains halt traffic in Mohali, New Chandigarh on alert

August 14, 2024 1:31 pm

The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for three districts that include Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar.

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Tomatoes, ladies’ fingers at Rs 80/kg: Veggie price on fire, experts blame it on heavy rain

July 15, 2024 9:00 am

Peas are costing Rs 150 per kg, which were Rs 40 to 50 per kg a month ago. Similarly, cucumber is Rs 80 per kg, which was Rs 40 per kg a month ago

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Punjab registers 72% rain deficit in pre-monsoon period this year

June 24, 2024 8:37 am

In first 22 days of June, Haryana too saw 77% less rain

In August, Haryana, Punjab saw 60% less rainfall than normal

September 03, 2023 9:23 am

While 29 out of 45 districts in both states received significantly deficient rain, there was no rain at all in Punjab's Faridkot district.

First 11 days of month: After July’s flood fury, a dry August with 50% rain deficit

August 13, 2023 9:01 am

In Punjab, where 31.60 lakh hectares have already been dedicated to water-intensive paddy cultivation, and with ongoing sowing activities, the period from August 1 to 11 brought only 27.1. mm of rain, well below the normal requirement of 63 mm, resulting in a rain deficit of 57%.

3-day yellow alert in Punjab; water in Bhakra dam to be released in case of heavy rain

August 02, 2023 2:57 pm

According to IMD, thunderstorms and moderate rain are likely to occur at isolated places in Punjab today. Incessant rainfall in July has left behind a trail of destruction in Punjab, including loss of lives.