Rain is set to continue across Himachal Pradesh as the State's Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow weather alert for 10 districts of the state. The districts placed under the warning are Shimla, Kullu, Kangra, Solan, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Chamba, and Lahaul and Spiti.
Weather Conditions and Forecast
Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, is likely to persist in isolated places within these districts throughout the day, according to the Meteorological Centre. The yellow warning signals the potential for localised disruptions, advising residents and travellers to remain cautious while commuting or engaging in outdoor activities.
Despite the ongoing precipitation, minimum temperatures across the state are expected to remain normal on Sunday, with no significant changes recorded. The weather office indicated that the current spell of rain is part of the active monsoon phase affecting the region.
Minimum Temperature Readings
The minimum temperature in Shimla was recorded at 18°C, while Dharamshala logged 19.7°C. Other notable readings include Manali at 16.4°C, Kangra at 23°C, Bilaspur at 24.5°C, Hamirpur at 24.4°C, Una at 21.2°C, Nahan at 21.3°C, Mandi at 22.7°C, Solan at 20.1°C, Bhuntar at 20°C, Sundernagar at 21.9°C, Keylong at 10.8°C, Kufri at 16.4°C, and Paonta Sahib at 27°C.
Lowest Temperature Recorded
The lowest minimum temperature in the state was 10.1°C, recorded in the Lahaul and Spiti district. This highlights the significant temperature variation across Himachal Pradesh, from the cooler higher altitudes to the relatively warmer lower regions.
The Meteorological Centre continues to monitor the situation and has urged residents to stay updated with the latest weather bulletins. The yellow warning is in effect for the entire day, and further updates may be issued if conditions intensify.
