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IMD forecasts heavy rain for Punjab, Haryana, Delhi this week
The Tribune··15 Aug
The India Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rainfall over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on August 15, 17 and 18, issuing a yellow alert for these dates. Monsoon activity has been weak in Punjab and Haryana, with seasonal rainfall below the long-period average by 34 percent in Punjab and 16 percent in Haryana. Heavy rain is likely in Himachal Pradesh.
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What It Means For You
- If you live in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh or Delhi, plan for possible waterlogging and travel delays on August 15, 17 and 18 due to the yellow alert.
- Farmers in Punjab facing a 34 percent seasonal rainfall deficit may see this rain as a partial relief for crops, while Haryana's surplus rainfall could raise flooding concerns instead.
- If you have travel plans to Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh or Uttarakhand this week, the IMD's forecast of heavy rain there could affect hill routes and outdoor plans.
What's Happening
- The IMD forecast fairly widespread rainfall across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on August 15, 17 and 18, issuing a yellow alert for these dates.
- Monsoon activity has been categorised as weak in Punjab and Haryana over the past day, with only light to moderate rain and thunderstorms recorded at isolated places.
- Despite the weak recent activity, Haryana's seasonal rainfall is 30 percent above normal while Punjab's remains 34 percent below the long-period average this season.
Adaptive Context
- Both day and night temperatures have stayed above normal in Punjab and Haryana even amid the rain forecast, indicating the region has not yet seen a significant cooling trend.
- The IMD's yellow alert level indicates a need for awareness rather than the more severe caution of an orange or red alert used for extreme rainfall events.
- Uneven rainfall distribution this season, with Punjab in deficit and Haryana in surplus despite being neighbouring states, reflects how localised monsoon patterns can vary sharply within a small region.
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