Several parts of Himachal Pradesh received light to moderate rainfall on Monday evening, bringing relief from rising temperatures, even as the local Meteorological Department forecast a prolonged wet spell across the state until June 8.
According to the Met office in Shimla, weather conditions are expected to remain unstable over the coming days due to the influence of a fresh western disturbance that is likely to affect northwest India from June 3 onwards. The system is expected to trigger widespread rainfall activity across various districts of the hill state.
In view of the anticipated weather conditions, the department has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds with speeds ranging between 30 and 40 kilometres per hour at isolated locations until June 4. Residents and tourists have been advised to remain cautious, particularly in vulnerable areas prone to landslides and weather-related disruptions.
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The state witnessed scattered rainfall in several regions during the 24-hour period ending at 4 pm on Monday. Thunderstorms accompanied by rain were reported from the state capital Shimla and nearby areas including Jubberhatti, Kufri and parts of Kangra district, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures.
Among the locations that recorded significant rainfall, Kandaghat received the highest precipitation at 26 mm, followed by Kufri with 16.8 mm and Fagu with 16 mm. Kotkhai and Bharmaur each recorded 12.4 mm of rainfall, while Jubberhatti received 12.2 mm and Shimla registered 12 mm.
Other areas also experienced moderate showers, with Sarahan recording 7.9 mm of rainfall, Solan 6.8 mm and Chopal 5 mm. Meteorologists said the rainfall activity is likely to continue intermittently across many parts of the state over the next few days.
On the temperature front, the tribal region of Kukumseri remained the coldest place in the state during the night, recording a minimum temperature of 4.9 degrees Celsius. In contrast, Una was the hottest location during the day, with the mercury rising to a maximum of 33.4 degrees Celsius.
The expected wet spell is likely to bring further fluctuations in temperatures across the state, while also providing much-needed moisture for agricultural and horticultural activities. However, authorities are closely monitoring weather developments as heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds could potentially affect transportation, tourism and daily life in some areas.
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