Panchkula, Aug. 16 -- Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi are set for another spell of intense monsoon activity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts isolated heavy rainfall over the region on August 17 and 18.

Neighbouring Himachal Pradesh is likely to receive isolated very heavy rainfall on both days.

According to the IMD's All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin issued at 8.53 am on August 16, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is likely over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Punjab on August 18.

The day-wise weather warning for August 17 places Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab among regions where heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places. The heavy-rain warning for the plains continues on Augu...