Himachal Pradesh Faces Prolonged Snowfall and Rainfall with Severe Weather Warnings
The State Meteorological Department has issued orange and yellow weather warnings for various districts in Himachal Pradesh, predicting continued snowfall and rainfall until March 20. This weather pattern is expected to bring significant temperature drops across the region.
Orange and Yellow Warnings Issued for Multiple Districts
An orange weather warning, indicating severe conditions, has been issued for Shimla, Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, and Mandi districts on March 19 and 20. These areas are likely to experience heavy thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and gusty winds in isolated places.
Additionally, a yellow weather warning, signaling less severe but still impactful weather, has been issued for Solan, Sirmour, Una, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur districts for the same dates. These districts may see thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in isolated areas.
Forecast Details and Temperature Predictions
The department forecasts heavy snowfall and rain across Himachal Pradesh until March 20. While most parts of the state are expected to have dry weather from March 21 to 24, light snowfall and rain will persist in the higher reaches.
During this period, minimum temperatures across the state are very likely to fall by 3°C to 5°C, while maximum temperatures are very likely to decline by 6°C to 8°C. This significant drop could impact daily activities and travel in the region.
Recent Weather Conditions and Temperature Records
In the last 24 hours, light to moderate snow and rain have occurred in many parts of Himachal Pradesh. Recent minimum temperatures recorded include:
- Shimla: 10°C
- Dharamshala: 8.2°C
- Manali: 3.1°C
- Kangra: 7.8°C
- Mandi: 11.3°C
- Solan: 7.8°C
- Bilaspur: 12°C
- Kalpa: 0.9°C
- Sundernagar: 9.9°C
- Bhuntar: 8.8°C
- Kufri: 6°C
- Una: 11°C
- Kukumseri: -1.8°C
Nahan was the hottest place in the state with a maximum temperature of 24°C, while Tabo in the tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti recorded the coldest minimum temperature at -2.8°C.
Residents and travelers are advised to stay updated with weather alerts and take necessary precautions during this period of adverse conditions.
