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July 10, 2026, 02:44 PM - 2 min read
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain in Shimla and Sirmaur on Friday. Solan is likely to receive moderate to heavy showers, while Kullu, Mandi, Kinnaur, Hamirpur and Chamba may experience moderate rainfall. Light to moderate rain is expected in Kangra, Una and Bilaspur, whereas Lahaul-Spiti is likely to receive light rainfall.
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July 3, 2026, 02:59 PM - 3 min read
The highway, which serves as the main road link to the tribal district, remained closed after water, mud and rocks covered the road. However, after remaining blocked since Thursday night, the highway was reopened for vehicular traffic on Friday morning after authorities cleared the accumulated muck and debris. No casualties or injuries have been reported.
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July 1, 2026, 12:41 PM - 2 min read
Acting on the directions of Lahaul-Spiti Superintendent of Police Shivani Mehla, the district police, along with Ladakh and Zanskar Police, has suspended the movement of traffic towards Jispa until further orders to ensure the safety of travellers.
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June 30, 2026, 07:00 PM - 2 min read
Official data showed that 11 of the state's 12 districts received below-normal rainfall during the month. Only Kinnaur recorded excess rainfall, receiving 7 per cent more rain than usual.
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June 29, 2026, 05:51 PM - 4 min read
The southwest monsoon is expected to enter Himachal Pradesh in the next two to three days. However, the pre-monsoon showers have already brought a welcome change in the weather. The pleasant conditions have attracted many visitors from Punjab, Haryana and other northern states.
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June 17, 2026, 06:50 PM - 2 min read
The weather office has forecast rainy weather across Himachal till June 23. A fresh western disturbance is expected to influence weather conditions over northwest India from June 18.
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May 30, 2026, 03:51 PM - 2 min read
Kukumseri recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 3.9 degrees Celsius.
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May 28, 2026, 12:57 PM - 2 min read
The Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert for Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra and Chamba districts for May 28. Heavy rain, hailstorms, lightning and gusty winds are likely at isolated places in these areas. A yellow alert has also been issued for Solan, Hamirpur, Bilaspur and Una districts for thunderstorms, lightning and heatwave conditions on May 28.
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May 22, 2026, 05:21 PM - 3 min read
A yellow warning has been issued by the local Meteorological Station for thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds. Wind speeds are likely to reach 40–50 kmph at isolated locations in five districts, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla, on Saturday.
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May 15, 2026, 04:53 PM - 2 min read
IMD Head Shobhit Katiyar said no major weather activity is expected in most parts of the state over the next three days. However, he added that isolated light rain may occur in higher hill districts such as Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti, and Kullu.
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March 19, 2026, 04:30 PM - 3 min read
The weather department said rain and snowfall will continue till March 20. This is due to an upper air cyclonic circulation over Rajasthan and an active western disturbance over Pakistan. Weather activity is expected to reduce on March 21 and 22, before another spell likely around March 23.
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March 12, 2026, 02:15 PM - 2 min read
The Shimla Meteorological Station on Wednesday evening issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms. The warning said thunderstorms could be accompanied by hail, lightning, and winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph. These conditions are likely at isolated places in Chamba, Kangra, and Kullu districts on March 12, 14, and 15.
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