Himachal Pradesh Weather Update: In the summer capital light rain is likely to occur with low visibility and the possibility of gusty wind ( 30-40 km) at isolated places and a yellow alert has been issued by the meteorological department in this area. And there is the possibility of a hailstorm in Shimla.| Image Credit: Instagram.
Ongoing rainfall activity is likely to decrease in Himachal Pradesh from tomorrow dated 30.04.24 for the subsequent 3-4 days. The weather seems pleasant today, according to the Meteorological Centre at Shimla. In the summer capital light rain is likely to occur with low visibility and the possibility of gusty wind ( 30-40 km) at isolated places and a yellow alert has been issued by the meteorological department in this area. In catchment areas of Himachal Pradesh like Satluj, Beas, and Ranjit Nagar light to moderate precipitation is likely to occur in most places of this area. An orange alert has been issued by the meteorological department. Light to moderate precipitation likely to occur at most places in the districts of Lahaul – Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba and Kullu. Light to moderate precipitation is likely to occur in many places with the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds ( 30-40 kmph ) at isolated places in districts Kangra, Mandi, Una, and Hamirpur. An orange alert is issued by the meteorological department in this area. In the remaining district of Himachal Pradesh yellow alert is issued by the meteorological centre Shimla.
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In the past 24 hours, light to moderate rain/snow occurred in many states. Within this period, The area of lower Hills like districts Kangra, Hamirpur, Una, Bilaspur, and the lower part of Mandi, Solan, and Sirmour recorded rainfall in many places, and tomorrow this will continue. In the area of the Middle Hills like some parts of Shimla, Solan, Sirmour, and Mandi same weather as the lower hills of Himachal Pradesh prevails. Tomorrow as well the weather will be bad as per the meteorological center Shimla. Whereas, in areas of High Hills like Kinnaur, Lahaul, and Spiti, and some parts of Chamba and Kullu rainfall and snowfall are recorded at many places in Himachal Pradesh. And tomorrow this will continue as usual. Today no large in minimum temperatures and maximum temperatures fall markedly during 24 hours. The average minimum temperatures and maximum temperatures were below normal. Today the lowest temperature was recorded at Keylong = -1.7 degrees Celsius, which is lower than yesterday’s. and yesterday, the Maximum temperature was recorded at Paonta Sahib =37.0 Degrees Celsius. A fresh Western cyclonic disturbance will likely affect the Western Himalayan Region from 04th May 2024.
According to the Ministry of Earth Science and Meteorological Department of India. Today the chief amount of snowfall is traced in two areas of Himachal Pradesh that are Koksar ( 11cm ) and Hansa ( 5mm ). and rainfall is traced in many areas. Among these Rampur Bushar received 4mm of rainfall which is the highest for the day. and in  Dalhousie, Thoeg, Sarahan, Pandoh, Kothi, Bijahi, Wangtoo, Sundarnagr, Koksar, Pooh, Sangla, and Rohru received 1mm of rainfall today which is the lowest for the day. Other areas of Himachal Pradesh received rainfall today are Kumarsen ( 3mm ), kataula ( 3mm ), Shimla AERO ( 3mm ), Chamba AWS ( 3mm ), Mashobra Aws 9 3mm ), Narkanda Aws ( 3mm ), Saloni ( 2mm ), Shimla ( 2mm ), Hmo Shillaro ( 2mm ), Kheri ( 2mm ), Gohar ( 2mm ).
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According to the Ministry of Earth Science and Meteorological Department at Shimla Current Weather over the major cities of Himachal Pradesh is Keylong has the Coolest temperature among the major cities at 0.4 Degrees Celsius, accompanied by a high chance of rain at 99%. Following Keylong, Kufri offers a Slightly warmer climate at 11.5 Degrees Celsius with a 64% chance of precipitation. Moving on to Shimla, the temperature rises to 10.4 Degrees Celsius with a 95% chance of rain. Chamba and Sundernagar both experience warmer temperatures, with Chamba at 16.2 Degrees Celsius and a 100% chance of rain, while Sundernagar records 16 Degrees Celsius with a slightly higher chance of rain at 92%. Lastly, Kangra tops the temperature chart at 18.5 Degrees Celsius, but it has the lowest chance of rain among the cities at just 1%.
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The weather conditions and road status provided by Lahaul & Spiti police provide incredible information on current conditions in Lahaul & Spiti as of April 29, 2024, up to 1600 hrs. The area of Keylong is experiencing snowfall, but roads are open for travel. However, travelers are advised to exercise caution while traveling through this area. In Kaza, no snowfall or rainfall is recorded and roads are marked as Through which means accessible for all. In Sumdo, it’s raining from morning so if you are planning to travel to this area then carrying an umbrella might be a good idea. Roads are accessible for all. But you are advised to exercise caution while traveling through this rod because it becomes slippery due to rainfall. Similar to Sumdo, the area of Udaipur is also experiencing rainfall today, besides this roads are open for all. Unlike this area in Tindi roads are closed due to unspecific reasons. Like Keylong, the area of Sissu is covered by snowfall. But roads in this area are still open. In the area of ATR North or South Portal, snowfall is experienced but roads are open in both areas. In the area of South Portal, 2 inches of snow accumulation is reported. Similar to yesterday’s report, SCP Darcha to Shinkula road is closed due to heavy snowfall.
Additionally, there are some remarks provided by Lahaul & Spiti police regarding the road status ATR North Portal to Darcha road are open and accessible for all. Darcha to Sarchu road is closed due to some unspecified reasons. SKTT road from Tandi to Tindi is through up to Tindi but it is closed due to a landslide near Kadhu Nala. But if we talk about Sumdo to Lossar road is open. Unlike this road, Lossar to Gramphu and Darcha to Shinkula road is closed due to snowfall. Overall, the report given by Lahaul & Spiti police indicates various weather conditions across different areas, including snowfall and rain, with some road closures due to specific reasons such as landslide and snow accumulation. Travelers need to check these conditions before planning their routes to ensure safety and smooth travel.
This weather report for Himachal Pradesh provides a comprehensive overview of current conditions across different regions. With varying degrees of snowfall and rainfall, accompanied by occasional road closures due to landslides or heavy snow accumulation, travelers are advised to exercise caution and plan their journey accordingly. It’s crucial to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and road status updates. By staying informed and prepared, individuals can navigate through the diverse landscapes of Himachal Pradesh safely and enjoy their experiences in this beautiful region of India.
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