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Weak monsoon, heatwave to push Punjab to brink

With rainfall projected below 92% of average and power demand set to hit record 18,000 MW in Punjab, the upcoming paddy sowing season faces groundwater and power pressures

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Weak monsoon, heatwave to push Punjab to brink

India's IMD forecasts below-92%-LPA monsoon for Punjab in 2026, while groundwater extraction has already hit 156% of sustainable limits (26.27 vs. 16.80 BCM). Peak grid demand is projected at a record 18,000 MW — irrigation-driven load could strain power infrastructure and affect reliability across northwest India.

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Monsoon 2026: IMD predicts below-normal rainfall at ~90% LPA; severe June heatwave warning

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Weak monsoon, heatwave to push Punjab to brink

Monsoon 2026: IMD predicts below-normal rainfall at ~90% LPA; severe June heatwave warning

Timeline cronologica

IMD downgrades monsoon forecast to below normal, warns of hotter June: Here’s why

Brutal June, above-normal heat wave days, rain forecast cut further: Key IMD projections

Monsoon 2026: IMD predicts below-normal rainfall at ~90% LPA; severe June heatwave warning

The state may also experience below-normal rainfall in June according to the forecast

Weak monsoon, heatwave to push Punjab to brink