Heatwave to Persist Across Most Parts of Punjab and Haryana Until May 25, 2026

The intense heatwave conditions in Punjab continue to worsen with scorching temperatures and hot winds forcing people to remain indoors. Roads are appearing deserted during afternoon hours, with curfew-like conditions being witnessed in several areas. Amid the rising temperatures, the Meteorological Department in Chandigarh has issued a special weather bulletin warning of severe heatwave conditions across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh for the next seven days.

According to the weather department, heatwave conditions are expected to prevail across most parts of Punjab and Haryana from May 19 to May 25, 2026. On May 19, an Orange Alert has been issued for the southern Punjab districts of Fazilka, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Bathinda, Mansa and Sangrur, while the remaining districts will remain under a Yellow Alert.

Meanwhile, Chandigarh authorities have also announced summer vacations in schools from May 23 to June 30 in view of the extreme heat conditions.