Heatwave to End as Rain and Thunderstorms Forecast for Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana Residents in Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana are expected to experience a significant shift in weather conditions as a prolonged heatwave is set to end. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued forecasts indicating the likelihood of light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across the region starting from Thursday. This marks a major transition from the extreme heat that has gripped the area for several days. The IMD’s Chandigarh regional centre reported that heatwave conditions persisted on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 45.9°C in Rohtak and 46.3°C in Bathinda. These temperatures were 3.1 to 5°C above the normal range for the season. While the heatwave is expected to continue on Wednesday, the department predicts a drop of 4 to 5°C in maximum temperatures over the next four days. This gradual cooling is anticipated to provide relief to the region’s population, which has endured scorching conditions for an extended period. In Chandigarh, the weather department has specifically forecasted light to moderate rainfall at several locations on Friday, with isolated instances on Thursday and Saturday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and squall winds of 60-70 km/h, gusting up to 80 km/h, are likely to occur on Thursday and Friday. Isolated hailstorm activity is also expected on Thursday. Similar weather patterns are anticipated across Punjab and Haryana, where thunderstorms, lightning, squalls, and hailstorms may occur at isolated locations during the same period. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the region, emphasizing the potential risks associated with the severe weather.#india_meteorological_department #haryana #punjab #chandigarh #rohtak
TATA IPL Fan Parks 2026 Launch Across 15 Cities in First Phase The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the TATA IPL Fan Parks 2026, marking the start of the first phase of the initiative. The event will take place across 15 cities in 11 states during the initial three weekends of the IPL 2026 season, providing fans with an immersive experience of the league’s excitement outside traditional stadiums. The Fan Parks will be organized over three weekends, with five venues operating in different regional zones—North, South, East, and West—to ensure broad participation. The first weekend is set for March 28 and 29, 2026, featuring locations such as Rohtak in Haryana, Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, Nagpur in Maharashtra, Tumakuru in Karnataka, and Krishnanagar in West Bengal. The second weekend, on April 4 and 5, 2026, will include Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Nizamabad in Telangana, Mysuru in Karnataka, and Bhubaneswar in Odisha. The final weekend of the first phase will occur on April 11 and 12, 2026, with venues in Meerut, Nadiad, Ratnagiri, Coimbatore, and Rourkela. Each weekend will host five Fan Parks, offering fans a chance to engage with the IPL atmosphere through interactive activities, live entertainment, and community events. The initiative, which began in 2015, has consistently expanded the league’s reach by bringing the thrill of cricket to diverse regions. The 2026 edition continues this tradition, ensuring fans across multiple cities can participate in the celebration of the IPL. The BCCI plans to release further details about subsequent weeks of the Fan Parks in the coming weeks. For now, the first three weekends provide a comprehensive overview of the event’s structure and regional coverage.#bcci #ipl_2026 #board_of_control_for_crickey_in_india #tata_ipl_fan_parks_2026 #rohtak
