Weather Update: Heavy Rains Expected Across Himachal Pradesh
Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely to occur at many places over the state accompanied by a thunderstorm, lightning, and hail at isolated places from the late evening of 26th April 2024 till the morning of 30th April 2024 with peak intensity on the 27th of April 2024. NH-3 has recovered from heavy snowfall for travelers.
Today in Kala Amb individuals are enjoying clear weather. Which is suitable for outdoor activities. - DT Photo By Neha Singh
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at many places over the state accompanied by thunderstorms lightning and hail at isolated places from the late evening of 26th April 2024 till the morning of 30th April 2024 with peak intensity on 27th April 2024. The weather is going to be worse from today, according to the Meteorological Centre at Shimla. Light rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning will occur at isolated places in the summer capital Shimla as the present weather seems a Clear sky after a long time according to the Meteorological Centre Shimla. In catchment areas of Himachal Pradesh like Satluj, Beas, and Ranjit Sagar no significant weather is found. and according to the Meteorological Centre Shimla light rain occurs at isolated places in the districts of Chamba and Kangra. Also, other areas of Himachal Pradesh are likely to experience bad weather conditions due to Western cyclonic disturbances.
In the past 24 hours, the weather was dry over the state. 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 along with thunderstorms at many places, and tomorrow this will continue. In the area of the Middle Hills like some parts of Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, 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 along thunderstorms is recorded, which is the same as the weather of lower and middle hills of Himachal Pradesh. And tomorrow this will continue as usual. There has been no large change in minimum temperatures and no large change in maximum temperatures during the last 24 hours. The average minimum temperatures and maximum temperatures were normal. Today the lowest temperature was recorded at Keylong = 2.1 degrees Celsius. Which is lower than yesterday’s lowest temperature. and yesterday, the Maximum temperature was recorded at Una =37.2 Degrees Celsius. A Western cyclonic disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan Region from today.
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According to the Ministry of Earth Science and Meteorological Department of India. Today the chief amount of snowfall as well as rainfall is not traced in any area of Himachal Pradesh. But this data will increase from tomorrow due to Western disturbances.
According to the Meteorological Centre at Shimla, a weather warning has been issued. For continuous three days, a yellow alert is issued. After that orange alert is issued by authorities in the state. During this period, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and hailstorms will prevail in the state. And gusty winds of 30 -40 kmph will blow in isolated places of the state during this period.
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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 13.3 Degrees Celsius, accompanied by a high chance of rain at 99%. Following Keylong, Kufri offers a Slightly warmer climate at 17 Degrees Celsius with a 35% chance of precipitation. Moving on to Shimla, the temperature rises to 24 Degrees Celsius with a 46% chance of rain. Chamba and Sundernagar both experience warmer temperatures, with Chamba at 33 Degrees Celsius and a 31% chance of rain, while Sundernagar records 34.5 Degrees Celsius with a slightly higher chance of rain at 21%. Lastly, Kangra tops the temperature chart at 35.1 Degrees Celsius, but it has the lowest chance of rain among the cities at just 1%.
The much-awaited opening of the Manali-Leh highway brings relief and excitement to travelers eager to explore the beautiful landscapes of the Himalayas. This route was temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall. As the snow melts and the road clears, it’s essential to understand the prevailing weather conditions along this iconic route. This highway connects Manali to Leh and is called NH-3. It covers a 479km area while connecting these two routes. With the arrival of spring, the weather along the highway begins in transition. Temperature rises across this area but snow covers some areas that are at higher altitudes.
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During the daytime temperature remains 10 to 15 Degrees Celsius, which provides comfortable conditions for traveling. However, the night remains chilly, with temperatures dropping close to freezing. The reopening of the Manali-Leh highway starts another season of exploration and adventure in the Himalayas. With the proper preparation and awareness of weather conditions, travelers can start their memorable journey through one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes.
Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a mix of Sunny and cloudy conditions today, with temperatures ranging from 15 Degrees Celsius to 25 Degrees Celsius across different regions. While some areas might witness brief showers or thunderstorms, overall, it promises to be a pleasant day for residents and tourists alike. It is advisable to carry an umbrella or raincoat if you are traveling outside, just to be on the safe side. Stay tuned to local news channels for weather updates for any sudden changes in weather patterns.
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