Chandigarh November 6, 2025 : The weather in Punjab is set to change once again, with the state likely to experience severe cold in the coming days. The ongoing snowfall in the hilly regions is a clear indication of this shift. According to the Meteorological Department, the effects of snowfall in the hills will soon be felt in the plains as well. Currently, the impact of cold winds can already be felt during mornings and evenings, suggesting that winter will begin to tighten its grip over the next week.
In recent days, heavy rainfall and hailstorms in several districts have further intensified the chill. The weather department attributes this change to the active western disturbance. It has issued a rain alert for nine districts of the state and has also warned of possible fog in some areas.
According to the forecast, rain and a cold wave alert have been issued for Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Rupnagar, and S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali). The temperature may drop as low as 2°C, which will make mornings and evenings even colder. Fog has already started appearing in many parts of the state, and chilly winds can be felt since early morning. In rural areas, people have started wearing light woollen clothes during mornings and evenings to cope with the dropping temperatures.
Summary (25 words):
The Meteorological Department has issued a rain and cold wave alert for nine Punjab districts, warning residents to prepare for another spell of chilly weather.