CHANDIGARH, MAY 28 — High-velocity winds, lightning, and widespread rainfall are projected to sweep across Haryana over the next 48 hours, prompting the state weather office to activate its highest level of environmental warnings for multiple districts.
The atmospheric shift begins Thursday as a fresh western disturbance interfaces with the region, initial observations showing light, scattered rain over 25 to 50 percent of stations in areas including Kaithal, Panipat, and Ambala. The India Meteorological Department noted that conditions will intensify considerably by May 29, especially in northern sectors.
Ambala, Panchkula, and Yamunanagar face the highest risk on Friday under a red alert status, with forecasters predicting near-total geographical coverage of downpours. Neighboring districts such as Jind, Rohtak, and Jhajjar will see a expanding impact on May 30, with 50 to 75 percent of their areas covered under a state-wide orange alert.
“The rain will be accompanied by lightning and gusty winds from May 29 to May 30,” the IMD tracking bulletin noted, advising local authorities to monitor potential localized impacts from the sudden wind shifts.
The agency stated that the disturbance will contract significantly by May 31, transitioning into isolated showers across the northern tier before clearing entirely. The weather bureau confirmed that dry air masses will re-establish control over the state by June 1, terminating the seasonal rain cycle.
