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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Orange alert in Haryana today as heavy rain hits Panchkula, Yamunanagar; Himachal set for a week of downpours till July 11",
  "summary": "The weather department has warned of heavy rain in Panchkula and Yamunanagar today, while Himachal Pradesh braces for continuous rain until July 11.",
  "content": "Haryana's weather is turning wetter by the day as the southwest monsoon strengthens its grip across the state. The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain warning for several districts today, July 6, with multiple spells of thunderstorms and gusty winds expected through the day. As the monsoon current has taken hold, strong wind gusts have already reshaped weather conditions across many parts of the state. Light to moderate rain was recorded in some areas over the last 24 hours. According to the weather department, dense cloud cover will blanket most of Haryana on July 6. The sustained monsoon activity has pushed temperatures down, with the maximum temperature now running below normal.\n\nHeavy rain alert for Panchkula and Yamunanagar today\nThe weather department expects heavy rain in Panchkula and Yamunanagar today. No alert has been issued so far for Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Jhajjar, Gurugram, Mewat, Palwal, Faridabad, Rohtak, Sonipat, Panipat, Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind, Bhiwani and Charkhi Dadri, but light showers remain possible in these districts too.\n\nWhat's in store for Haryana between July 7 and 11\nThe coming days are expected to bring an even more intense spell of rain. The weather department says heavy rain is likely at several places on July 7, 9 and 11, while July 8 could see heavy to very heavy rain across almost the entire state. Between July 7 and 9, heavy rain is expected in Panchkula, Yamunanagar, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Panipat, Jind, Sonipat, Jhajjar, Gurugram, Faridabad, Mewat and Palwal. In effect, the state's northern and central belts are set for a particularly wet stretch over the coming week.\n\nSonipat's streets and lanes turn into waterways\nHeavy rain the previous day left several parts of Sonipat waterlogged. Roads and lanes were completely submerged, and some areas saw two to three feet of standing water, making it hard for residents to move around and disrupting everyday commutes.\n\nYamunanagar gets its first monsoon showers, farmers relieved\nYamunanagar finally received its first monsoon rain of the season. The rain on July 5 brought welcome relief from the intense heat and humidity that had gripped the region. It also cheered farmers busy transplanting paddy, since the rain arrived exactly when their fields needed water the most.\n\nHimachal Pradesh on alert from Kangra to Sirmaur till July 11\nIn Himachal Pradesh, the weather department expects heavy rain to continue until July 11. Orange and yellow alerts have been issued for several districts over the coming days. A yellow alert is in place for Shimla, Mandi and Chamba, where heavy to moderate rain is possible at some places. In Kangra and Sirmaur, heavy rain could cause waterlogging in low-lying areas, make roads slippery, reduce visibility and lead to traffic jams. Minimum temperatures across Himachal are expected to stay near normal until July 11, while maximum temperatures in most areas could fall by 2 to 5 degrees Celsius.\n\nSafety advisory for people in rain-hit areas\n• Stay indoors, keep windows and doors shut, and avoid unnecessary travel.\n• If caught outdoors, look for safe shelter and avoid taking refuge under trees.\n• Avoid lying on concrete floors or leaning against concrete walls.\n• Unplug electrical appliances.\n• Stay away from anything that conducts electricity.\n\nRainfall and temperature readings across Himachal over the last 24 hours\nLight to moderate rain was recorded across several parts of Himachal Pradesh over the last 24 hours. Dharamshala received the highest rainfall at 39.2 mm, followed by Naina Devi (30 mm), Una (14.2 mm), Kasauli (14 mm), Shimla (8.4 mm), Kangra (7.6 mm), Nahan (6.2 mm), Bilaspur (5.2 mm) and Sundarnagar (4.8 mm).\n\nMaximum and minimum temperatures across the state stayed close to normal. The maximum temperature ranged between 21°C and 36°C, while the minimum was recorded between 10°C and 27°C. Among the major towns, the maximum temperature was 27.5°C in Shimla, 30°C in Dharamshala, 28.6°C in Manali, 30.5°C in Solan, 32.3°C in Kangra, 34.2°C in Mandi, 34°C in Sundarnagar, 21.7°C in Kufri, 22.6°C in Keylong, 35.2°C in Bhuntar, 33.8°C in Una, 26.4°C in Kalpa, 21.5°C in Narkanda and 31.6°C in Chamba.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: The advancing monsoon will help farmers with paddy transplantation and irrigation, but anyone travelling through heavy-rain districts should check weather updates first.\n• In Haryana: Residents of Panchkula, Yamunanagar and other northern districts face waterlogging and traffic disruption risks today and again between July 7 and 11, as already seen in Sonipat.\n• In Himachal Pradesh: Tourists and locals headed to Shimla, Mandi, Chamba, Kangra or Sirmaur should plan around slippery roads, reduced visibility and traffic jams until July 11.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which Haryana districts have a heavy rain alert today?\nThe weather department has issued a heavy rain warning for Panchkula and Yamunanagar today.\n\n2. Where will heavy rain hit Haryana over the next few days?\nHeavy to very heavy rain is expected on July 7, 9 and 11 at several places, and almost statewide on July 8, particularly in Panchkula, Yamunanagar, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Panipat, Jind, Sonipat, Jhajjar, Gurugram, Faridabad, Mewat and Palwal.\n\n3. What happened in Sonipat after the rain?\nHeavy rain left Sonipat's roads and lanes waterlogged, with two to three feet of standing water in some areas.\n\n4. When did Yamunanagar get its first monsoon rain?\nYamunanagar received its first monsoon rain on July 5, bringing relief from the heat and cheering farmers transplanting paddy.\n\n5. Until when will heavy rain continue in Himachal Pradesh?\nThe weather department expects heavy rain to continue in Himachal Pradesh until July 11.\n\n6. Which Himachal districts have a yellow alert?\nA yellow alert is in place for Shimla, Mandi and Chamba, while Kangra and Sirmaur face warnings of waterlogging and slippery roads from heavy rain.\n\n7. Where was the highest rainfall recorded in Himachal in the last 24 hours?\nDharamshala recorded the highest rainfall at 39.2 mm.\n\n8. What safety precautions are advised during the rain and thunderstorms?\nStay indoors, unplug electrical appliances, avoid sheltering under trees, and stay away from concrete walls or floors.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/himachal-pradesh/haryana-men-aja-renja-alarta-panchkula-yamunanagar-men-bhari-barisha-ki-chetavani-himachal-men-agale-haphte-taka-jhamajhama-barasa-5049",
  "category": "Himachal Pradesh",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-05",
  "tags": [
    "Haryana weather",
    "Himachal rain",
    "monsoon alert",
    "IMD rain warning",
    "Panchkula Yamunanagar rain",
    "Sonipat waterlogging"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}