Orange alert has been issued by the Meteorological Department in Punjab for today. Once again Western Disturbance is becoming active, its effect is going to last for 6 days in North and Central India. Due to its effect, there is a possibility of rain in Punjab from 1 to 2 March. Along with this, strong winds will blow and hailstorm may also occur.
Many cities including Amritsar have been cloudy since morning. It has been raining intermittently since morning. According to the Meteorological Department, Western Disturbance will become active from today. Due to this, there is a possibility of rain, strong winds and hailstorm in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur and Pathankot. Orange alert has been issued by the Meteorological Department while yellow alert will remain for entire Punjab.
Yellow alert issued in Haryana Chandigarh
Yellow alert of rain has been issued in Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Jind, Panipat, Sonipat, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Gurugram and Sirsa of Haryana. There are also possibilities of strong winds here. Meanwhile, yellow alert has been issued in Chandigarh today.
The Meteorological Department has also given some suggestions to avoid getting hit by lightning due to hailstorm. The Meteorological Department has suggested protecting your head during hailstorm, staying in a safe place, tying cattle to a safe and covered place and keeping electrical appliances switched off.
Rain in 8 districts of Himachal
There are chances of rain in 8 districts of Himachal. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued for heavy snowfall and rain for 2 days. There is a possibility of heavy snowfall and rain for 2 days. The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy snowfall and rain in parts of 8 districts Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Una, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla, while rain in lower and central areas.