Himachal Pradesh is anticipating a fresh bout of rain and snowfall commencing on October 29. The Meteorological Centre has issued yellow alerts for six districts, signalling the possibility of isolated thunderstorms and lightning.
Information was available with The Chenab Times indicating that Shimla, Kullu, Kangra, Solan, Mandi, and Sirmaur districts are expected to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning on October 29. A yellow alert has also been extended to October 30.
Weather authorities have cautioned that heavy rainfall could lead to adverse impacts on standing agricultural crops. Additionally, there is a risk of partial damage to vulnerable structures and temporary dwellings.
The forecast suggests that the higher reaches of the state are likely to receive snowfall until November 2. Concurrently, the plains and lower to middle hill regions are expected to experience rain during the same period, concluding on November 1. A notable dip in temperatures is predicted, with minimum temperatures anticipated to fall by 2°C to 3°C, while maximum temperatures may decline by 2°C to 5°C across the state.
The weather conditions are projected to begin improving from November 3 onwards, with dry weather expected to prevail throughout Himachal Pradesh.
In the preceding 24 hours, most parts of Himachal Pradesh had experienced dry weather conditions, characterized by sunshine. Sundernagar recorded the highest maximum temperature at 31.1°C. Following closely were Kangra at 29.3°C, Bilaspur at 29°C, Bhuntar at 28.7°C, Mandi at 28.2°C, and Dharamshala at 28°C. The state capital, Shimla, recorded a maximum temperature of 23.5°C, while Manali registered 22.5°C and Kalpa noted 20.1°C.
Una registered the highest maximum temperature across the state, reaching 32.4°C. In contrast, Kukumseri in the Lahaul and Spiti district recorded the lowest minimum temperature at a chilling minus 2.7°C.
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