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July 11, 2026, 07:07 PM - 3 min read
The State Disaster Management Department advised people to stay away from rivers, streams and landslide-prone areas. Residents have also been asked to follow all weather and safety advisories.
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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 6, 2026, 05:47 PM - 3 min read
IMD Himachal Pradesh Centre Head Shobhit Katiyar on Monday said the southwest monsoon is expected to stay active across the state for at least another week. The heaviest rain is likely in the mid-hill and adjoining lower hill regions.
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July 4, 2026, 04:16 PM - 1 min read
The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall at isolated places in these districts. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also likely during the day.
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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, 04:00 PM - 2 min read
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon advanced into the remaining parts of the state on July 1. It covered the rest of Shimla district, including Shimla city, along with Sirmaur, Mandi, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, and Kangra. It also brought the entire districts of Solan, Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Chamba under monsoon conditions.
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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 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 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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