Heatwave Grips Hills Along with Plains; Orange Alert Issued for Two Days
Heatwave alert
Shimla, June 11:
The sweltering heat has spared neither the plains nor the hills, with several parts of Himachal Pradesh reeling under intense temperatures. Residents in Una, Kullu, Mandi, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur are bearing the brunt of a severe heatwave. In the past 24 hours, Una recorded the highest temperature in the state at 44.2°C.
Temperatures have consistently crossed the 40°C mark in Neriyan (Hamirpur), Kullu, Mandi, Bilaspur, and Kangra, while Shimla is approaching 30°C. The Meteorological Centre in Shimla has issued an orange alert for a heatwave over the next two days in four to six districts.
According to Sandeep Kumar Sharma, a scientist at the Met Centre, heatwave conditions are expected to persist in Una, Hamirpur, Kullu, Mandi, Kangra, and Solan. However, relief may be on the horizon, as a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain has been issued for June 13 to 15.
On Tuesday, Una recorded the state’s highest temperature at 44.2°C. Other notable highs included:
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Bilaspur: 40.8°C
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Sundernagar: 39.5°C
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Barthi: 38.8°C
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Bhuntar: 38.5°C
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Mandi: 40.0°C
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Nahan: 37.0°C
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Chamba: 37.1°C
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Dharamshala: 32.7°C
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Solan: 35.5°C
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Shimla: 29.5°C
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Kalpa: 27.8°C
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Manali: 31.2°C
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Keylong: 25.9°C
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Kukumseri: 28.2°C
The intense heat has impacted daily life across regions, prompting authorities to advise caution and limit outdoor exposure during peak hours.
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