IMD warns of thunderstorms, 60 kmph winds in Haryana, Delhi and Punjab; widespread rain forecast in northern hills

Panchkula, Oct 12 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab over the next four days, with wind speeds reaching 50-60 kmph at isolated places, as an active western disturbance continues to influence weather conditions across northwestern India. In its All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin issued at 8.02 am on Monday, the IMD predicted rainfall across several northern states between October 12 and 18, with fairly widespread to widespread precipitation expected in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on specified days. According to the department,…