Ludhiana, June 30 -- With the southwest monsoon expected to reach Punjab in the first week of July, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Ludhiana, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds from July 1 to July 3.

According to the weather forecast, isolated rainfall is likely across the district on Tuesday, June 30.

From Wednesday, weather activity is expected to intensify, with light to moderate rainfall forecast at a few places.

The IMD has also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph during the three-day warning period.

This is the second yellow alert issued for Ludhiana in less than a week. Earlier, on June 24, the IMD had warned of t...