IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall or snow on December 29-30

Indian Meterogical Department predicted light to moderate rainfall or snowfall in few places of mid and high reaches on December 29 and 30 in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla Met. Office in-charge Surinder Paul said that state likely to witnessed inclement weather conditions on December 29 and 30. However till next 24 hrs dry weather conditions likely to continue over the state. Shallow

 to moderate fog is likely in parts of district Bilaspur, Mandi, Una, Kangra, and adjoining areas in the morning hours during the next 24 hours. In view of the approach of fresh Western Disturbance from the evening of 29th Dec 2022 light to moderate rain/snowfall is likely in the higher reaches of districts Chamba, Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur, Kullu, and Shimla during late 29th

Dec and 30th Dec. Light to moderate rainfall likely at isolated places in the mid hills & low hills or plains during the period. Gradual rise of an average of two to four degrees in minimum temperatures over the State during the next two days and fall by two t four degrees thereafter. Dry weather conditions to prevail over the State thereafter from 31st Dec 2022. Reduced visibility conditions likely in morning hours in parts of districts of Bilaspur, Mandi, Hamirpur, and adjoining areas from 31st Dec 2022.IMD issued advisory of blockage of roads along State and National highways creating difficulties to commuters in parts of district Chamba (High reaches), Lahual-Spiti, Kullu (High reaches), Kinnaur, Shimla (higher reaches) and adjoining areas due to expected snowfall. Minimum temperature of Keylong and Kukumseri in Lahaul-Spiti district recorded minus 8.5 degree Celsius, Kalpa (Kinnaur) minus 3.4, Tourist resort Manali minus 1.4, Hamirpur one, Una 1.4, Solan 2 5, Shimla, Kufri and Kangra 3.7, Tourist resort Dalhousie four, Dharmshala and Bilaspur six and Nahan (Sirmour ) 7.9 degrees respectively.