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Himachal Hit by Rain & Snowfall; IMD Warns of Thunderstorms, Fresh Disturbance

Parts of Himachal Pradesh experienced significant rain and snowfall over the past 24 hours, with Manali receiving the highest rainfall. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Sunday, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds at isolated places. A fresh western disturbance is expected to affect northwest India starting February 2, with another system likely around February 5. The IMD forecasts scattered precipitation for the next two days before conditions turn dry.

Key Points: Himachal Rain & Snowfall: IMD Issues Thunderstorm Warning

  • Rain & snowfall lashes Himachal
  • IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms
  • Fresh western disturbance to affect region
  • Temperatures show mixed trends across state
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Rain and snowfall lash parts of Himachal; IMD warns of thunderstorms and fresh western disturbance

Parts of Himachal Pradesh see rain and snowfall. IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds for Sunday as a fresh western disturbance approaches.

"A yellow alert has been issued for Sunday, warning of thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph, at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh. - IMD Bulletin"

Shimla, February 1

Parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed rain and snowfall during the last 24 hours, while the India Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds at isolated places in the state on Sunday.

According to the IMD's morning weather bulletin issued from Shimla, there was no significant change in minimum and maximum temperatures across most stations in the state. However, minimum temperatures at a few places rose by 2 to 6 degrees Celsius, while at some stations they remained near normal or were 3 to 6 degrees above normal.

The lowest minimum temperature in the state was recorded at Tabo in Lahaul-Spiti at -3.6 degrees Celsius, while the highest maximum temperature was recorded at Paonta Sahib at 24 degrees Celsius.

Over the past 24 hours, significant rainfall was reported at several locations, with Manali receiving 10 mm, followed by Sujanpur Tira (7.8 mm), Sarahan (7.3 mm), Shimla (4.2 mm), Malraon (4.0 mm), and Solan and Jubberhatti (3.4 mm each).

Snowfall was also reported in higher reaches, with Shillaroo and Kothi receiving 5 cm, Kufri 4 cm, Gondhla 3 cm, Khadrala 2.5 cm and Sangla 2.1 cm of snow .

The IMD said thunderstorm activity was observed at Shimla and Sundernagar, while no fog, cold wave, cold day conditions or gusty winds were reported during the period .

Regarding the weather system, the department said a western disturbance persists as a cyclonic circulation over northern Pakistan and adjoining Afghanistan, with its influence extending into northwest India. An induced cyclonic circulation is currently lying over north Rajasthan, while a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from the night of February 2, followed by another system around February 5 .

In its forecast, the IMD has predicted scattered rain and snowfall over the state during the next two days, followed by dry weather for the subsequent days. A yellow alert has been issued for Sunday, warning of thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph, at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh.

- ANI

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Rohit P
This is good news for our water tables and the apple orchards in Himachal. Winter precipitation is crucial. Hope the snowfall is widespread and not just in the tourist spots. Farmers will be relieved.
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Aman W
The article mentions a fresh western disturbance. While the forecasting has improved, I feel the localised impact predictions for hill states can still be better. Sometimes villages get cut off with little warning. Hope the administration is prepared with supplies.
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Sarah B
-3.6°C in Tabo! That's seriously cold. Respect to the people living in those high-altitude areas. The temperature variation across the state from -3.6 to 24 degrees is fascinating. India's geography is incredible.
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Karthik V
Planning a bike trip to Spiti Valley in May. This winter snow is essential for the landscapes we want to see. But these western disturbances in Feb can cause delays. Fingers crossed the weather clears up as predicted after the 5th.
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Meera T
Thunderstorms with lightning in the hills can be dangerous, especially for livestock and those working outdoors. The yellow alert is important. Hope the message reaches all the remote villages via local radio or community networks. Stay safe, Himachal!

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