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Himachal on Orange Alert: Heavy Snow, Hailstorms Forecast Till April 6

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Himachal Pradesh, forecasting a widespread wet spell from April 3 to 6. The activity, driven by a western disturbance, will bring light to moderate snowfall to high hills and rainfall to lower regions, with isolated hailstorms likely in several districts. Popular tourist destinations including Manali and Kufri are expected to see multiple spells of rain and snow. Authorities have advised precautions due to risks of crop damage, traffic disruptions, and falling debris from gusty winds.

Key Points: Himachal Orange Alert: Snow, Hailstorms Forecast April 3-6

  • Orange alert for snow & hail
  • Tourist spots like Manali affected
  • Temperatures to drop 4-6°C
  • Risk to crops and infrastructure
  • Another wet spell likely from April 7
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Wet spell, snowfall, hailstorm likely across Himachal till April 6; orange alert issued

IMD issues orange alert for Himachal Pradesh. Widespread rain, snowfall, and hailstorms expected till April 6, impacting travel and crops.

Wet spell, snowfall, hailstorm likely across Himachal till April 6; orange alert issued
"isolated hailstorm activity on April 3 and 4 - India Meteorological Department"

Shimla, April 3

A widespread wet spell accompanied by rainfall, snowfall and hailstorm activity is expected to affect Himachal Pradesh from April 3 to April 6, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday.

According to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, the weather disturbance is being driven by an active western disturbance and favourable atmospheric conditions.

The IMD has forecast light to moderate snowfall over most high hills and adjoining mid-hill regions on April 3 and 4, with isolated snowfall likely to continue till April 6. Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall is expected over the low hills, plains and mid-hill areas during the same period.

Popular tourist destinations such as Manali, Kufri, Narkanda, Solang Valley and Sissu are likely to witness multiple spells of rain and snowfall during this period.

Day temperatures across the state are also expected to drop by 4 to 6 degrees Celsius.

Issuing an Orange Alert, the IMD warned of isolated hailstorm activity on April 3 and 4 in districts including Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla, while Chamba district may experience hailstorms on April 3.

In addition, a Yellow Alert has been issued for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (50-60 kmph) across several districts between April 3 and April 7.

The weather department cautioned that hailstorms and thunderstorms could lead to damage to crops, power lines and vulnerable structures, besides causing traffic disruptions and slippery road conditions. There is also a risk of falling tree branches and flying debris due to strong winds.

Authorities have advised residents and tourists to limit outdoor activities, avoid taking shelter under trees, secure loose objects, and stay updated with official weather bulletins.

Farmers have been urged to protect crops and move livestock to safer locations.

The IMD further indicated that another active western disturbance may bring fairly widespread precipitation across the state from April 7 to April 9.

- ANI

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Priya S
Stay safe, everyone in Himachal! The orange alert is serious. Please avoid travel on those mountain roads if you can. The IMD updates are getting much better and more localized, which is a good thing.
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Rohit P
Our family in Kangra is worried about the wheat crop. Hailstorm in April is a nightmare for farmers. Authorities need to ensure the power lines are secured properly this time, last year's outage lasted for days.
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Sarah B
We have a trip booked to Shimla next week! 😬 Hopefully it clears up by the 7th. It's impressive how detailed the forecast is, right down to gusty wind speeds. Fingers crossed.
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Vikram M
Snowfall in April! Global weather patterns are really shifting. While it's a beautiful sight for tourists, the reality for locals is damaged crops and disrupted lives. The back-to-back western disturbances are concerning.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the alerts are issued, the ground-level preparedness is sometimes lacking. Hope the district administrations are proactively moving to assist farmers and securing vulnerable areas this time.
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Meera T
The drop in temperature is significant – 4 to 6 degrees. Time to pull out the winter clothes again! Jokes aside, prayers for the safety of all,

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