Hail Warnings Issued for Chandigarh, Himachal, Uttarakhand and West UP

The weather service has flagged a hail risk for several northern locations on October 16. Areas including Chandigarh, parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh could see hailstones mixed with rain. In the Himalayan zones, storms may be accompanied by thunder, lightning and wind gusts of 40‑50 km/h. Authorities advise residents in the mountainous terrain to stay alert as road travel and daily routines could be impacted.