The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the onset of a heatwave across parts of Punjab and Haryana starting Monday, with conditions expected to intensify and spread over the region in the following three days.
Heatwave Forecast for June 8
According to the weather department, heatwave conditions are likely to prevail on June 8 in seven districts of western and southern Haryana: Sirsa, Hisar, Fatehabad, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Mahendragarh, and Rewari. In Punjab, southern districts including Fazilka, Mansa, Bathinda, and Muktsar are expected to experience heatwave conditions.
Expansion on June 9
On June 9, the heatwave is forecast to expand to 14 districts of Haryana: Sirsa, Hisar, Fatehabad, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Rohtak, Jind, Jhajjar, Gurugram, Nuh, and Palwal. In Punjab, heatwave conditions are likely in Muktsar, Mansa, Bathinda, Fazilka, Moga, Sangrur, Ferozepur, Barnala, and Faridkot.
Peak on June 10
By June 10, the heatwave is expected to engulf the entire states of Punjab and Haryana, along with Chandigarh.
Relief from June 11
Relief, however, is likely from June 11 due to the influence of a western disturbance. Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds of 50-60 kmph are forecast in Haryana's Kurukshetra and Yamunanagar districts. Chandigarh, Panchkula, Ambala, Karnal, and Kaithal are likely to witness thunderstorms with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph.
In Punjab, thunderstorm activity with gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph is expected in Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, SAS Nagar, Patiala, and Fatehgarh Sahib on June 11.
Further Predictions
The IMD has further predicted widespread thunderstorm activity across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh on June 12.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid direct sun exposure during the heatwave. With the arrival of thunderstorms, caution is recommended against lightning and strong winds.
