Punjab

North India is reaching nearly 48 degrees with no relief expected this week. Here are the 10 hottest cities.

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IMD forecasts

Weather Alert: IMD Issues Red Alert for North India for Next 5 Days. Daytime Temperatures Expected to Exceed 47°C in Many Areas. The IMD has issued a ‘red alert’ for Delhi and regions of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and West Uttar Pradesh, forecasting ongoing heatwave to severe heatwave conditions for the next five days. Daytime temperatures in numerous districts within these states could surpass 47 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department reported severe heatwave conditions in various areas of northwest India on Tuesday, including parts of Rajasthan, and isolated regions of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Moreover, warm nights were experienced in certain …

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Farmers are protesting, causing a Bharat Bandh. Lots of buses in Punjab aren’t running, leaving commuters stuck.

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**Services Remaining Operational** Pal stated that emergency services such as ambulances, funeral arrangements, medical stores, newspaper distribution, students commuting for board exams, and airport travelers will not be affected during the Bharat Bandh today. According to The Times of India, banks will remain open and operate normally. It's worth noting that the Reserve Bank of India's holiday matrix also confirms that banks will maintain their regular hours.

Nationwide Strike Called by Farmers: Gramin Bharat Bandh What’s Happening: Key Points: Farmers’ unions called for a nationwide strike named “Gramin Bharat Bandh” today to address their demands. The strike is anticipated to cause disruptions in transportation, agricultural operations, and various sectors. However, emergency services and the core demands of the farmers will continue unaffected. The Gramin Bharat Bandh is scheduled from 6 am to 4 pm today, with farmers planning extensive road blockades from 12 pm to 4 pm. Routes in Punjab are expected to experience disruptions for four hours, potentially leading to traffic diversions and delays. Today, farmers’ …

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