Himachal Weather News
Heavy Rain, Snowfall Lash Himachal Pradesh; Temperatures Set to Drop Further Till April 11
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a strong spell of wet weather, with continuous rainfall, hailstorms, and snowfall in higher altitudes disrupting normal life across several districts. According to the State Meteorological Department, this active weather pattern is likely to continue for the next few days, keeping residents on alert.
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a strong spell of wet weather, with continuous rainfall, hailstorms, and snowfall in higher altitudes disrupting normal life across several districts. According to the State Meteorological Department, this active weather pattern is likely to continue for the next few days, keeping residents on alert.
The department has issued yellow and orange alerts for multiple regions until April 9, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.
Alerts Issued for Key Districts
A yellow alert has been specifically issued for Shimla and Mandi districts on April 6. Residents in these areas may experience sudden thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and strong winds at isolated places.
Weather officials have indicated that the intensity of rainfall and snowfall may increase further on April 7 and 8, making these two days particularly crucial.
Snowfall and Rainfall Recorded Across State
Over the past 24 hours, several regions have reported significant precipitation:
- Gondhla (Lahaul-Spiti): 28.5 cm snowfall
- Keylong: 20 cm snowfall
- Hansa: 5 cm snowfall
- Kukumseri: 1.3 cm snowfall
Rainfall was also widespread:
- Sarahan (Shimla): 23.5 mm
- Dharamshala: 18.2 mm
- Manali: 17 mm
- Shimla: 13.4 mm
- Kalpa: 11 mm
- Kangra: 8.4 mm
- Mandi: 8.2 mm
- Solan: 2.2 mm
Temperature Drop Likely Across Himachal
While minimum temperatures remain largely stable, the maximum temperatures have already dropped sharply by 2°C to 8°C in many areas.
Experts predict a further dip of 3°C to 5°C over the next 3–4 days, bringing colder conditions across the state.
- Shimla: 7.5°C (min)
- Dharamshala: 12°C (min)
- Manali: 5.1°C (min)
- Kalpa: 0.6°C (min)
Una Warmest, Tabo Coldest
Despite the widespread cold conditions, Una recorded the highest temperature in the state at 34°C, making it the warmest location.
On the other hand, Tabo in Lahaul and Spiti remained the coldest, with temperatures dipping to 0.2°C.
What Residents Should Expect
With rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms expected to continue till April 11, residents and tourists are advised to stay cautious. Slippery roads, reduced visibility, and sudden weather changes could impact travel and daily activities.
Authorities recommend staying updated with weather advisories and avoiding unnecessary travel, especially in higher altitude regions.
