Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:58pm on 03 Oct 2025,Friday Weather & Environment
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of record-breaking rain across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Chandigarh from Saturday to Wednesday. A rare mix of three weather systems will bring extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and possible hailstorms. Officials have issued red alerts, warning of rain above 21 cm in a single day. The risk of floods and landslides is high, especially in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Punjab, already facing 41% excess rain this monsoon, may see worsening floods. Authorities have kept rescue teams on standby and urged residents to stay indoors, stock essentials, and avoid travel. (PC: X)
