The State Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow weather alert for seven districts in Himachal Pradesh as heavy rainfall is expected to persist across the state on Tuesday. The alert covers Shimla, Kullu, Kangra, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kinnaur, and Lahaul and Spiti, where light to moderate rainfall is likely at isolated places throughout the day.
Temperature Trends
Despite the wet weather, minimum temperatures across the state are expected to remain close to normal, with no significant change forecast. According to the Meteorological Centre, the minimum temperatures recorded were: Shimla 19.5°C, Dharamshala 19.8°C, Manali 20.6°C, Kangra 24°C, Bilaspur 23.5°C, Hamirpur 25.1°C, Una 23.4°C, Nahan 22.1°C, Mandi 23.6°C, Solan 22°C, Bhuntar 25.1°C, Sundernagar 22.9°C, Keylong 12.8°C, Kufri 16°C, and Paonta Sahib 28°C. The state’s lowest minimum temperature was recorded at 8.4°C in Kukumseri village of Lahaul and Spiti district.
District-Wise Impact
The yellow alert indicates that residents in the affected districts should be prepared for potential disruptions due to rainfall. The IMD has advised caution, especially in hilly areas where landslides and flash floods could occur. The forecast suggests that the rain activity may continue for the next few days, with no immediate relief expected.
According to the Tribune News Service, the weather office has not issued any warning for extreme weather events, but the public is advised to stay updated with local forecasts. The rainfall is likely to bring some relief from the summer heat, as temperatures are expected to remain near normal across the region.
