Red alert for heavy rain in Punjab and Haryana today as monsoon gains momentum
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely in parts of Punjab and Haryana until July 1, says the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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A tree uprooted on road between Sector 22 and Sector 23, Chandigarh, and damaged the wall of government houses. (Express Photo: Kamleshwar Singh)A red alert for heavy rain has been issued for several parts of Punjab and Haryana for Sunday as the southwest monsoon is expected to intensify over the region from June 29 to July 1, 2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across many districts in both states as well as the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
In Punjab, the red alert has been issued for Rajpura, Dera Bassi, Fatehgarh Sahib, Mohali, Bassi Pathana, Chandigarh, Kharar, and Rup Nagar for June 29. These areas are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall (12 cm or more) on June 29 and possibly into early July. The IMD has advised residents to stay alert for waterlogging, traffic disruption, and localised flooding.
Red-alert areas in Haryana include Kalaka, Panchkula, Karnal, Indri, Radaur, Nilokheri, Thanesar, Shahabad, Ambala, Barara, Naraingarh, Radaur, and Jagadhari. These areas are also expected to receive heavy to very heavy showers, with isolated thunderstorms and lightning likely.
According to the IMD, the northern limit of the southwest monsoon currently passes through parts of Rajasthan and Haryana and is likely to advance further in the next 48 hours, covering the remaining areas of Haryana and adjoining Punjab. From June 30 to July 1, rain is likely at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy showers, especially over northern and eastern districts. Thunderstorm and lightning activity is expected at isolated locations throughout the period.
District-wise rainfall prediction for Punjab follows: heavy Rainfall (7 cm or more) in Patiala, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Mohali, Rup Nagar, Ludhiana East, Samrala, Balachaur, Nawanshahr, Anandpur Sahib, Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur, Batala, Dasua, Mukerian, and Gurdaspur; moderate rainfall in Malerkotla, Samana, Nabha, Amloh, Bassi Pathana, Khanna, Payal, Khamanon, Chamkaur Sahib, Ludhiana West, Phillaur, Nakodar, Phagwara, Jalandhar I & II; and light rainfall in Barnala, Dhuri, Moonak, Patran, Moga, Shahkot, Sultanpur Lodhi, Raikot, Jagraon, Kapurthala, Baba Bakala, Pathankot, and Dhar Kalan in coming days.
In Haryana, moderate rainfall is predicted for Panipat, Assandh, Gharaunda, Pehowa, Guhla, and Bapouli and light rainfall for Sonipat, Ganaur, Samalkha, Gohana, Israna, Safidon, Jind, Narwana, and Kalayat.
IMD authorities have urged residents in red-alert areas to avoid non-essential travel during heavy rain. Stay indoors during thunderstorms and lightning, watch out for updates from local administration and weather agencies and ensure drainage channels around homes are clear, the residents have been further instructed.
Disaster management teams have been asked to remain on standby in flood-prone areas and district administrations directed to activate control rooms.
With monsoon gaining strength, this spell is seen as crucial for kharif sowing in the agrarian belts of Punjab and Haryana, though excess rainfall could lead to localised crop damage and disruption of daily life.
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