Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh finally get some rain—and a weather warning

India Jan 02, 2026

After a prolonged dry spell, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh experienced their first winter spell of the year on Thursday.
This much-needed shower is thanks to a western disturbance over northern India and should give a boost to rabi crops by improving soil moisture.

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Chandigarh recorded 13.7mm of rain, while Ludhiana in Punjab got 4.2mm. Rohtak and Hisar in Haryana saw lighter showers at 1.6mm and 0.7mm.
But heads up—an orange alert is out for the region due to severe cold wave conditions and dense fog expected over the next few days, which could mess with travel plans and pose health risks for kids, seniors, or anyone with health issues.
Authorities are urging everyone to stay safe and limit travel if possible.