Yellow Alert Issued for All 12 Districts
The Meteorological Centre in Shimla has issued a yellow weather alert for all 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, warning of continued heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds at isolated places. The alert covers Shimla, Kullu, Kangra, Mandi, Solan, Sirmaur, Hamirpur, Una, Bilaspur, Chamba, Kinnaur, and Lahaul and Spiti.
Minimum temperatures across the state are expected to remain near normal, with no significant change recorded. Specific temperatures include 16.4°C in Shimla, 17.8°C in Dharamshala, 15.6°C in Manali, 23.5°C in Kangra, 23°C in Bilaspur, 24°C in Hamirpur, 20.7°C in Una, 19.7°C in Nahan, 23.6°C in Mandi, 19.4°C in Solan, 21.2°C in Bhuntar, 23.1°C in Sundernagar, 12.2°C in Keylong, 14.2°C in Kufri, and 24°C in Paonta Sahib. The lowest minimum temperature recorded was 9.4°C at Kukumseri village in Lahaul and Spiti.
Widespread Disruption: Roads and Power Infrastructure Hit
The ongoing rain has severely disrupted normal life, with 46 roads blocked across the state. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, the highest number of road blockages are in Kullu (18), followed by Mandi (15), Sirmaur (9), and two each in Una and Lahaul and Spiti districts.
Power supply has also been affected, with 181 distribution transformers impacted. Mandi district accounts for the maximum number at 122, followed by Sirmaur (43), Chamba (12), Kullu (3), and one in Lahaul and Spiti.
Weather Forecast and Public Advisory
Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely to continue at isolated places throughout the day. The Meteorological Centre has advised residents and travelers to remain cautious, especially in vulnerable areas prone to landslides and flash floods. Authorities are working to restore road connectivity and power supply as quickly as possible.
