Punjab Weather Nowcast: Red Alert issued in several Districts, Heavy Rainfall Predicted

Punjab Weather Nowcast: Red Alert issued in several Districts Latest News: In the nowcast for Punjab today (September 2), Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Kaputhala, Jalandhar, Moga, and Barnala have been warned of heavy rain under a Red alert, while most of the remaining districts have been warned of moderate rainfall under an orange alert.

Meanwhile, light rain is predicted in four districts: Fazilka, Muktsar, Patiala, and Fatehgarh Saheb.

Tehsil Level Nowcast for Punjab

1) In the Nowcast (valid till 12 pm today) heavy Rain very expected over parts of Budhlada, Lehra, Mansa, Sunam, Sangrur, Barnala, Tapa, Dhuri, Malerkotla, Moonak, Patran, Dera Bassi, Rampura Phul, Moga, Zira, Shahkot, Sultanpur Lodhi, Khadur Sahib, Nihal Singhwala, Raikot, Jagraon, Ludhiana West, Phillaur, Nakodar, Jalandhar I, Kapurthala, Jalandhar II, Baba Bakala, Amritsar I, Batala, Dera Baba Nanak, Bhulath, Dasua, Mukerian, Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Dhar Kalan,

2) In the same nowcast, moderate Rain predicted over parts of Sardulgarh, Budhlada, Lehra, Mansa, Sunam, Sangrur, Dhuri, Malerkotla, Moonak, Patran, Samana, Patiala, Nabha, Rajpura, Dera Bassi, Fatehgarh Sahib, Amloh, Mohali, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Rampura Phul, Bassi Pathana, Khanna, Payal, Chandigarh, Kharar, Khamanon, Ludhiana East, Chamkaur Sahib, Samrala, Rup Nagar, Bagha Purana, Moga, Zira, Shahkot, Patti, Sultanpur Lodhi, Tarn Taran, Khadur Sahib, Nihal Singhwala, Raikot, Ludhiana West, Phillaur, Phagwara, Jalandhar I, Jalandhar II, Balachaur, Nawanshahr, Anandpur Sahib, Garhshankar, Nangal, Hoshiarpur, Baba Bakala, Amritsar II, Amritsar I, Batala, Ajnala, Dera Baba Nanak, Dasua, Mukerian, Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Dhar Kalan,

3) Light Rain very likely over parts of Sardulgarh, Mansa, Patran, Samana, Patiala, Rajpura, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Gidderbaha, Rampura Phul, Jaitu, Muktsar, Bagha Purana, Faridkot, Moga, Firozpur, Zira, Patti, Sultanpur Lodhi, Tarn Taran, Nangal, Amritsar II, Amritsar I, Batala, Ajnala, Dera Baba Nanak, and Gurdaspur.

Expected Impacts and Suggested Measures during Heavy Rain (>15 mm/hr)

Expected Impacts

Increase in water level in seasonal streams and rivers.
Damage to Harvested Crops Lying in open.
Closure of underpasses and Waterlogging in most low lying areas.
Crop fields likely to be inundated and damage to standing crops.
Disruptions of Municipal services (Water, Electricity etc) very likely.
Traffic congestion due to flooding, slippery roads and low visibility may lead to increase in travel time by more than 30 mins.
Delay/Cancellation in Rail, Road and Air transport likely.
Damage to kutcha houses/walls, huts and weak structures.

Suggested Measures

Be prepared to move away from the rivers and streams.
Avoid venturing into waterlogged areas.
Don’t stand near or take shelter in weak structures.
Don’t keep harvested crop in open.
Avoid the application of Fertilizers and Pesticides.
Make arrangements for drainage of excess water from crop fields.
Drive carefully during rain.
Be informed about any delays in Rail, Road and Air transport.
Don’t take shelter under trees & Don’t go near water bodies.
Maintenance of drainage should be done.

Expected Impacts and Suggested Measures during Moderate Rain (5-15 mm/hr)

Expected Impacts

Damage to Harvested Crops lying in open.
Waterlogging of low lying areas, including underpasses.
Short-term Disruption of Municipal services (Water, Electricity etc).
Traffic congestion due to waterlogging, slippery roads and low visibility may lead to increase in travel time by 15-30 mins.
Delay in Rail, Road and Air transport.
Minor Damage to kutcha houses/walls, huts and weak structures.

Suggested Measures

Don’t keep harvested crop in open.
Avoid venturing into water logged areas.
Don’t stand near weak structures.
Avoid application of Fertilizers and Pesticides.
Drive carefully during rain.
Don’t take shelter under trees & Don’t go near water bodies.
Avoid taking shelter in weak structures.
Maintenance of drainage should be done.

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