Orange Alert: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Cause Waterlogging in Chandigarh Tricity
Orange Alert: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Cause Waterlogging in Chandigarh Tricity
IN · Published Sep 13, 2026
Chandigarh and its neighbouring cities, Mohali and Panchkula, experienced a one-hour deluge on Sunday afternoon, following an upgraded orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The rainfall began around 1 pm, accompanied by thunder and lightning, and caused widespread waterlogging and disruptions.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall caused significant waterlogging in low-lying areas, roads, markets, and parking lots across Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula. Key locations such as Tribune Chowk, ISBT-17, and parts of Sector 18 were severely affected, with knee-deep water forcing road closures and traffic diversions. The disruption extended to power and water supply in major parts of the Tricity, causing inconvenience to residents. The rainfall exposed gaps in the region's storm-water drainage system, which struggled to handle the intense downpour.

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