Fairly widespread light to moderate rain along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 kmph are expected over many parts of Punjab on Tuesday, according to the weather department, as western disturbances continue to prevail over northwest India.

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A yellow alert has been issued for districts along the eastern edge of Punjab.

Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahar, Ropar, Mohali, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala are among the districts where relatively heavy rainfall is likely, according to data compiled by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The western areas are expected to receive light rain.

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