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Punjab to Receive Heavy Rain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 10:17 AM
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The meteorological department has issued an orange alert for 13 districts in Punjab, including Pathankot and Amritsar, for heavy rainfall on July 28 and 29. This is expected to bring relief from the heat.
The monsoon season is expected to gain momentum in Punjab, bringing much-needed relief from the heat. The districts that have been issued the orange alert include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Tarn Taran, and Nawanshahr. The heavy rainfall is expected to occur on July 28 and 29. The meteorological department has warned of heavy rainfall in these districts, advising residents to take necessary precautions.