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Heavy Rainstorm Hits Chandigarh‑Panchkula‑Mohali Tri‑City, Triggers Extreme Weather Alert
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 09:36 AM
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A sudden downpour on Tuesday battered the Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali region, causing widespread disruption and prompting an extreme weather alert from the meteorological department.
The tri‑city area comprising Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali experienced an intense rainstorm on Tuesday, turning streets into waterlogged lanes and disrupting daily activities. Local commuters reported severe traffic congestion as water accumulated on major roads, while several residential localities faced temporary flooding.
Authorities from the three jurisdictions activated emergency response teams to clear blocked drains and assist stranded motorists. Power supply interruptions were reported in isolated pockets, prompting utility crews to work round the clock to restore electricity.
The India Meteorological Department, observing the rapid intensification of the system, issued an extreme weather alert for the region, advising residents to avoid non‑essential travel and to stay alert for further developments. Officials emphasized that the alert will remain in force until the rainfall eases and water levels recede.
Preliminary assessments indicate that the storm caused significant inconvenience but no major casualties have been reported so far. Relief measures, including distribution of sandbags and temporary shelters, are being coordinated by municipal bodies across the three cities.
The department will continue to monitor weather patterns and update the public through official channels as the situation evolves.
Authorities from the three jurisdictions activated emergency response teams to clear blocked drains and assist stranded motorists. Power supply interruptions were reported in isolated pockets, prompting utility crews to work round the clock to restore electricity.
The India Meteorological Department, observing the rapid intensification of the system, issued an extreme weather alert for the region, advising residents to avoid non‑essential travel and to stay alert for further developments. Officials emphasized that the alert will remain in force until the rainfall eases and water levels recede.
Preliminary assessments indicate that the storm caused significant inconvenience but no major casualties have been reported so far. Relief measures, including distribution of sandbags and temporary shelters, are being coordinated by municipal bodies across the three cities.
The department will continue to monitor weather patterns and update the public through official channels as the situation evolves.