Hailstorm Warning: Himachal Pradesh Weather Update
Today in Keylong snowfall is traced which is 2cm. All the homes in this area are covered under this snowfall. | Image Credit: Twitter.
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 will be worse from today, according to the Meteorological Centre at Shimla. Light rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty wind of 30 -40 kmph will occur at isolated places in the summer capital Shimla. In catchment areas of Himachal Pradesh like Satluj and Beas light to moderate precipitation accompanied with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty wind of 30-40 kmph is likely to occur. And in the catchment area Ranjit Sagar light precipitation is likely to occur at isolated places. and according to the Meteorological Centre Shimla light to moderate precipitation accompanied by thunderstorms, lighting, and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph is likely to occur at many places in the districts of Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Sirmour, and Kangra whereas, at most places in the districts of Lahaul- Spiti, Kinnaur, and Chamba. And Meteorological Centre at Shimla said there is a possibility of hail at isolated places in the districts of Mandi ( Jogindernagar, Pandoh, Mandi), Kullu ( Bhuntar), Shimla ( Narkanda, Shilaroo, Kotkhai), Solan ( Parwanoo ), Sirmour ( Rajgrah ) and adjoining areas. And in the remaining districts of the state light precipitation is likely to occur.
In the past 24 hours, light to moderate rain/snow occurred at many places 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, 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 along thunderstorms are recorded at many places, which is the same as the weather of lower and middle hills of Himachal Pradesh. And tomorrow this will continue as usual. Today the minimum temperatures fell appreciably for mid and high-hills areas and rose appreciably for low hills and plain areas, Minimum temperatures were below normal for mid and high-hills areas and above normal for the lower hills and plain areas. there is no large change in minimum and maximum temperature today. The average minimum temperatures and maximum temperatures were normal. Today the lowest temperature was recorded at Keylong = -0.3 degrees Celsius. Which is lower than yesterday’s lowest temperature. and yesterday, the Maximum temperature was recorded at Una =40 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 is traced in three areas that are Goodla ( 8cm ), Keylong ( 2cm ), Hansa ( 2.5cm ), and Kukumaseri ( 1.2cm ). and rainfall is traced in many areas. Among these Kothi received 28mm of rainfall which is the highest for the day. and in Gohar and Jogindernagar 5mm of rainfall is recorded which is the lowest for the day. Besides these areas, various areas received the chief amount of rainfall today are Tissa ( 21mm ), Manali ( 19mm ), Bharmaur ( 16mm ), Saloni ( 14mm ), Kukumaseri ( 13mm ), Chhatari, Kataula, and Dalhousie ( 10mm for each ), Palampur and Kheri ( 8mm each ), Seobagh ( 7mm ), Kalpa (Â 7mm ), Keylong, Bhutan & Banjar ( 6mm each).
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 1.7 Degrees Celsius, accompanied by a high chance of rain at 99%. Following Keylong, Kufri offers a Slightly warmer climate at 14.5 Degrees Celsius with a 44% chance of precipitation. Moving on to Shimla, the temperature rises to 22.4 Degrees Celsius with a 65% chance of rain. Chamba and Sundernagar both experience warmer temperatures, with Chamba at 15.1 Degrees Celsius and a 100% chance of rain, while Sundernagar records 25.8 Degrees Celsius with a slightly higher chance of rain at 52%. Lastly, Kangra tops the temperature chart at 23.7 Degrees Celsius, but it has the lowest chance of rain among the cities at just 1%.
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The weather report for Lahaul and Spiti on 27th April 2024 up to 1000 hrs., indicates varied weather conditions across the different stations. the area of Keylong is experiencing light rain. And In Kaza light snowfall with approximately ½ inch accumulation. Beyond this roads are still accessible for all travelers and residents. In Sumdo, light rain is falling, but roads are still open or accessible for visitors and travelers. If we talk about the area of Udaipur, similar to the area of Sumdo, experiencing light rain, roads remain unaffected by this weather condition. In Tindi, roads are closed due to unspecified reasons. In Sissu light rain is reported, but roads are passable for all. In North Portal, cloudy weather is reported which causes diffused sunlight and decreases in temperatures with reduced visibility in this area. but no impact is seen on the road conditions but travelers be careful while travelling on this road. In the area of South Portal light rain with no hindrance to the road for travel is recorded. Heavy snowfall has caused the closure of SCP Darcha to Shinkula Road, with approximately 2.5 inches of snow accumulation. This report provides crucial information for travelers, ensuring that they are aware of the weather conditions of Lahaul & Spiti up to 1000 hrs. It has been recorded that some areas are experiencing precipitation, while some remain relatively unaffected, facilitating smooth travel. However, caution is advised for areas experiencing heavy snowfall, as the closure of roads caused challenges for commuters. Overall, this report will guide or assist individuals while planning their journey.
The weather and road status update for Lahaul & Spiti on 27th April 2024 at 0800 hrs, indicates that In the area of Keylong light rain is reported but roads are open for travel. Kaza is experiencing light snowfall with an accumulation of approximately ½ inch. Besides these weather conditions, roads are accessible for travelers or residents. But while traveling through this route we carefully. Light rain continues, but roads are unaffected, allowing smooth passage in the area of Sumdo. In Udaipur, cloudy weather prevails, but roads are open for travel without any disturbances. Tindi recorded the same weather as Keylong, but roads are closed for unspecified reasons. In the area of Sissu, light rain persists, besides this weather condition roads are passable for commuters. In ATR North and South Portal areas, rainfall is recorded, and roads are passable without any disturbances. SCP Darcha to Shinkula roads are closed due to light snowfall with 2.5 inches of snow accumulation.
Travel advisory provided by Lahaul & Spiti police suggests caution while traveling in areas where cloudy weather is recorded and snowfall is accumulated. The update provides essential information for travelers, highlighting areas where road closures might affect travel plans due to weather conditions. Visitors are advised to exercise caution, especially in areas experiencing heavy snowfall or road closures, to ensure safe travel.
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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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