Nature’s Fury: Heavy Rainfall and Temperature Plunge Grip Himachal Pradesh Amid Orange Alert
Highlighters
- Heavy rainfall and temperature drop in Himachal Pradesh
- Disrupted life and car stuck in rain debris in Sirmaur district
- Orange alert issued for heavy rain, hailstorm in HP
- Avalanche near Kalaban on Bairagarh-Sachpas-Killar road
- Higher peaks like Rohtang Pass have received snowflakes
thenewscaffee.com. May 31, 2023
Shimla/Kullu: Heavy rain has been pouring in Himachal Pradesh, causing an orange alert to be issued. The rainfall has persisted in Shimla, the state capital, and other areas since Wednesday morning. The continuous rain has led to a significant drop in temperature, giving a December-like cold feeling even in late May. People in Shimla are still wearing sweaters and jackets. Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts have witnessed a change in weather patterns, which hasn’t been seen in three decades. Light rain has been observed in Kullu, while higher peaks like Rohtang Pass have received snowflakes. The continuous rain and snowfall have affected agricultural activities. Additionally, light snowfall was reported in the higher peaks of Kinnaur district on Wednesday morning.
Orange Alert for Heavy Rain, Hailstorm, and Thunderstorm Today
The Meteorological Center Shimla has issued an orange alert for heavy rain, hailstorm, and thunderstorm in several parts of the state. The rainfall and thunderstorm activity is expected to continue until June 4. The alert warns of heavy rain and hailstorm in Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, and Una districts in the next three hours.
Avalanche Near Kalaban on Bairagarh-Sachpas-Killar Road
In Chamba district, an avalanche occurred near Kalaban on the Bairagarh-Sachpas-Killar road. Fortunately, tourists narrowly escaped being hit by the avalanche. The incident has temporarily halted vehicle movement on the affected route.
Minimum Temperature
Minimum temperatures in various areas of Himachal Pradesh: Shimla 13.5°C, Sundernagar 16.9°C, Bhuntar 14.4°C, Kalpa 7.8°C, Dharamshala 14.4°C, Una 18.5°C, Nahan 18.3°C, Keylong 4.8°C, Palampur 15.0°C, Solan 15.0°C, Kangra 17.0°C, Mandi 17.1°C, Bilaspur 19.0°C, Hamirpur 19.6°C, Chamba 17.1°C, Dalhousie 10.3°C, Jubbarhatti 15.4°C, Kufri 10.2°C, Kukumseri 7.5°C, Narkanda 9.0°C, Bharmour 10.0°C, Reckong Peo 10.6°C, Seubagh 14.5°C, Dhaulakuan 21.7°C, Barthin 19.2°C, Mashobra 12.9°C, Paonta Sahib 20.0°C, Sarahan 10.5°C, and Dehra Go Pipur 17.0°C.
