Ludhiana, July 26 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Ludhiana for July 28 and 29, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall across the district. The fresh alert comes after the city witnessed scattered rainfall over the past few days. While the IMD had earlier predicted rain at a few places on July 25 and 27 and at isolated places on July 26, the latest forecast indicates a wider spread of rainfall, with showers expected at many places across the district on Monday and Tuesday.

The department has recorded gusty winds, with speeds touching 48 kmph. According to IMD data, Ludhiana has received 169.6 mm of rainfall between June 1 and July 25, which falls within the normal range for the season....