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Himachal Pradesh Hit by Rain and Snow, Clear Skies Expected Next Week

Widespread rainfall and fresh snowfall have disrupted normal life across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department reports significant precipitation, with some areas receiving over 60 mm of rain and higher hills seeing snowfall. An orange alert has been issued for several districts due to the likelihood of thunderstorms and gusty winds. The weather activity is expected to subside after April 9, leading to largely clear conditions for the following week.

Key Points: Himachal Rain, Snow Disrupt Life; Clear Weather Ahead: IMD

  • Widespread rain across Himachal
  • Fresh snowfall in higher reaches
  • Orange alert for 5 districts
  • Clear weather forecast from April 10
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Rain, snow lash Himachal Pradesh; clear weather likely next week: IMD

Widespread rain and fresh snow lash Himachal Pradesh, disrupting normal life. IMD forecasts clear weather for the next week after the current system weakens.

"After this system weakens, no significant weather activity is expected... overall weather will remain largely clear for about a week. - Shobhit Katiyar"

Shimla, April 8

Widespread rainfall across most parts of Himachal Pradesh, along with fresh snowfall in higher reaches, has impacted normal life in the hill state over the past 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday.

Snowfall was reported from the higher reaches of Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahaul, Spiti and Shimla, while rainfall occurred in almost all districts.

"In the last 24 hours, rainfall has been recorded in almost all districts of Himachal Pradesh, while higher hills have witnessed snowfall," said Shobhit Katiyar, head of IMD Himachal Pradesh, speaking to ANI.

He said significant rainfall was recorded at several stations, with some areas receiving over 60 mm of precipitation, while Shimla recorded around 28 mm of rainfall. Snowfall of about 4 cm was recorded in Lahaul and Spiti, and around 1.4 cm in Kufri.

The IMD noted a drop of 4-5 degrees Celsius in temperatures across the state due to the wet spell.

"The impact of this western disturbance will continue till tonight, bringing light to moderate rainfall across the state and snowfall in higher reaches till early morning hours," Katiyar said.

Thunderstorm activity accompanied by gusty winds of 40-50 kmph and hail is likely in parts of Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla, prompting the IMD to issue an orange alert for these districts. A yellow alert has been sounded for the lower and mid-hill regions.

The weather activity is expected to subside after April 9.

"After this system weakens, no significant weather activity is expected in Himachal Pradesh for the next four to five days, and overall weather will remain largely clear for about a week," Katiyar added.

According to IMD data, Himachal Pradesh has recorded around 138 mm rainfall during the pre-monsoon period (March-April) so far, which is about 6 per cent above normal.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Just cancelled our family trip to Manali! Was supposed to leave tomorrow. IMD updates are a lifesaver, but it's a bit disappointing. At least the weather will be clear next week, maybe we can rebook.
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Sarah B
The orange alert for thunderstorms and hail sounds serious. Hope everyone in Chamba, Kangra, and other districts stays safe and follows advisories. Landslide risk must be high on those hills.
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Aman W
6% above normal pre-monsoon rain? This erratic pattern is becoming the new normal. While the hills get snow, we in Delhi are already sweating. Climate change is showing its effects clearly.
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Karthik V
The photos from Lahaul and Spiti are breathtaking! 4 cm of fresh snow in April is rare. Good for tourism later, but right now, my heart goes out to the locals dealing with blocked roads and the cold.
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Nikhil C
Respectfully, while the IMD forecast is helpful, it often feels like a broad prediction. "Light to moderate rainfall" can mean very different things on the ground in different valleys. More hyper-local warnings would be better.
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Meera T
This will help recharge the springs and groundwater in the hills. After last year's water scarcity in Shimla

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