Himachal Dry Spell Set to End, Snow and Rain Likely from Nov 10
After days of dry and sunny weather, Himachal Pradesh is likely to see a change in conditions, with a fresh spell of rain and snowfall forecast from November 10 onwards.
According to the State Meteorological Centre, the middle and higher reaches of Himachal are expected to receive rain and snow from Tuesday, while the plains and lower hills are likely to remain largely clear.
The weather may intensify on November 12 and 13, with the Met Centre forecasting heavier spells of rain and snowfall. Yellow alerts have been issued for several districts during this period.
Wet weather is expected to continue across the middle and higher hills on November 14 and 15, though conditions in other parts of the state are likely to remain clear.
The approaching weather system could provide some relief from the prolonged dry spell. Himachal has recorded a 94 per cent rainfall deficit so far this month, receiving just 0.4 mm of rain against the normal 5.8 mm.
Nine districts have recorded a 100 per cent rainfall deficit, while Kullu has registered a 99 per cent shortfall, followed by Shimla at 98 per cent and Kinnaur at 36 per cent.
Weather remained mostly dry across the state during the past 24 hours, with bright sunshine reported in several areas.
Shimla recorded a maximum temperature of 19.8°C, Dharamsala 25°C, Manali 20°C, Mandi 26.2°C, Solan 24°C, Nahan and Sundernagar 26.4°C each, Kalpa 17.4°C, Bhuntar 27.6°C, Keylong 14.2°C, Kangra 26.6°C, Kufri 15.5°C and Bilaspur 28°C.
Una was the warmest place in the state at 32°C, while Kukumseri in Lahaul and Spiti recorded the lowest minimum temperature at minus 1.8°C.
