Patiala, July 10 -- Punjab is likely to witness a prolonged wet spell over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate rainfall across the state and heavy rain at isolated places in northern and eastern districts till July 13.

Districts including Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Mohali, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala are among those expected to receive heavier spells during the period.

The weather office has advised residents, commuters and farmers to remain cautious, warning that heavy downpours could lead to waterlogging, traffic disruptions and damage to crops.

According to IMD's Chandigarh Meteorological Centre, the southwest monsoon has now covered the entire country, reaching the r...