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Punjab Issues 3-Day Yellow Weather Alert Amid Rising Storm Concerns
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM
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The Punjab Meteorological Department has issued a three‑day yellow alert for 13 districts, warning of heavy rain and storms that could damage rice crops.
The Punjab Meteorological Department announced a three‑day yellow alert covering 13 districts, citing the threat of heavy rain and storms.
The alert, which is in effect for the next 72 hours, includes major agricultural areas where farmers rely on paddy cultivation.
Farmers have expressed growing concern that the expected rainfall could damage rice crops both in fields and in storage at Mandia.
Officials urge farmers to secure irrigation infrastructure and protect stored grains to mitigate potential losses.
The alert, which is in effect for the next 72 hours, includes major agricultural areas where farmers rely on paddy cultivation.
Farmers have expressed growing concern that the expected rainfall could damage rice crops both in fields and in storage at Mandia.
Officials urge farmers to secure irrigation infrastructure and protect stored grains to mitigate potential losses.