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Rain Begins in Ludhiana as Monsoon Moves In
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 10:31 AM
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Rain started across Ludhiana early today, signalling the arrival of the monsoon in the city.
Rain showers began across Ludhiana early this morning, marking the first significant precipitation of the season in the city. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the monsoon trough has moved into the Punjab region, bringing intermittent rain for the next few days.
Authorities have issued advisories urging residents to avoid low‑lying areas prone to water‑logging. Traffic on major roads, including the GT Road and Ring Road, experienced slowdowns as water accumulated at several junctions.
The city’s municipal corporation has deployed additional pumps and drainage crews to mitigate flooding in vulnerable neighborhoods. Residents in the outskirts reported temporary disruptions to power supply due to short circuits caused by the rain.
Farmers on the outskirts welcomed the rain, hoping it will alleviate the dry spell that has affected sowing schedules in recent weeks.
Authorities have issued advisories urging residents to avoid low‑lying areas prone to water‑logging. Traffic on major roads, including the GT Road and Ring Road, experienced slowdowns as water accumulated at several junctions.
The city’s municipal corporation has deployed additional pumps and drainage crews to mitigate flooding in vulnerable neighborhoods. Residents in the outskirts reported temporary disruptions to power supply due to short circuits caused by the rain.
Farmers on the outskirts welcomed the rain, hoping it will alleviate the dry spell that has affected sowing schedules in recent weeks.