Himachal Pradesh experienced a noticeable drop in temperatures on Thursday as various parts of the state received snowfall and rain. The weather system was accompanied by orange and yellow weather alerts issued by the meteorological department.
Information was available with The Chenab Times indicating that light snowfall was recorded in Keylong and Koksar, situated in the tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti. Snowfall was also reported in the higher reaches of Kullu and Kinnaur districts. These precipitation events led to a decrease in temperatures across the region, ranging from 2°C to 3°C.
In addition to snowfall, light to moderate rainfall was observed in several key areas over the preceding 24 hours, including Dharamsala, Manali, Kangra, and Mandi. The State Meteorological Centre has forecast a continuation of these weather patterns, predicting snowfall in the higher altitudes and rain in the mid-hill regions for October 16 and 17.
The weather is anticipated to remain dry in the lower hills and plains on these two days. Following this period, dry conditions are expected to dominate across the state, with the forecast indicating a continuation of clear weather until October 21. During this upcoming dry spell, maximum and minimum temperatures are projected to rise by approximately 2°C to 3°C.
Detailed temperature readings from various locations highlighted the impact of the current weather. Shimla and Dharamsala recorded maximum temperatures of 21°C. Manali registered a maximum temperature of 11.2°C, while Mandi recorded 28.6°C. Other recorded maximum temperatures included Solan at 25°C, Nahan at 26.9°C, Kalpa at 14.8°C, Dalhousie at 22.5°C, Bhuntar at 18°C, Sundernagar at 25.6°C, Keylong at 3.7°C, Kangra at 23.7°C, Kufri at 15.2°C, Bilaspur at 27.5°C, and Chamba at 21.7°C.
The highest maximum temperature recorded across Himachal Pradesh was 32.6°C, observed in Una. Conversely, the lowest minimum temperature was recorded in Kukumseri, located in Lahaul and Spiti, where the mercury dipped to minus 0.4°C, indicating sub-zero conditions at higher elevations.
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