The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorm activity and gusty winds across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh between October 5 and 7, with the Tricity expected to be in the path of the volatile spell.

A western disturbance becoming active over northwest India from October 4 is likely to trigger widespread rain and storm activity, peaking on October 6 when Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula may experience intense downpour accompanied by winds of 40 to 50 kmph.

Hailstorm activity is also possible in some parts of Punjab on October 5 and 6 and in Haryana on October 6, while Chandigarh may be impacted by heavy showers on October 6 and 7.

The forecast indicates partly cloudy skies over Tricity on Saturday, turning cloudy with thunder a

See Full Page