Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana: Orange alert for hail and thunderstorms.

Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana have been placed under an orange alert due to the likelihood of storms, hail, and severe winds in the near future.

According to meteorologists, the storms would intensify in Chandigarh by Saturday afternoon after beginning in the evening. Additionally, they anticipate high winds, with top speeds in Chandigarh of 40–50 km/h and in Punjab and Haryana of 50–70 km/h.

On Friday, the lowest temperature recorded was 13.1 degrees Celsius, while the highest temperature was 25.5 degrees Celsius. showers is predicted until March 3 and light showers through March 7.

According to Navdeep Dahiya, a meteorological scientist, these storms may harm farm crops. He issues a warning that strong storms with big hailstones may occur. On March 2, from late afternoon to night, the worst of it is predicted to strike Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, and western Uttar Pradesh.