India weather today: rain, hail and storm alerts in Punjab and Chandigarh

1. What happened

   Searches for today's weather in India are tied to alerts for rain, hail, thunderstorms and strong winds in Punjab and the Chandigarh tricity. Headlines say the alerts follow the effects of a cyclonic storm called 'Arnab'.

2. When it started

   The linked reports are dated 27 October 2026. According to one headline, Punjab faces a two-day rain alert, and another says 14 Punjab districts are under a rain and hailstorm alert.

3. How it spread

   According to Dainik Tribune, the Chandigarh tricity may see thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 30 to 40 km per hour. Dainik Bhaskar and Amar Ujala report that winds will be strong and that mornings and evenings are getting colder.

4. Why it matters

   The alerts come from weather reports on the storm's effects in northwest India. The linked articles do not give further detail on the storm's track or intensity, so check the India Meteorological Department for official updates.