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IMD warns of thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds in Himachal's Kullu, Mandi, and Kangra districts. Shimla may see light rain, while higher altitudes could experience lingering showers. Meanwhile, Jammu & Kashmir faces landslides and flash floods, with three casualties reported. Weather conditions are expected to improve by Monday morning.

Key Points: IMD Predicts Rain Thunderstorms and Hail in Himachal Districts

  • Intense rainfall expected in Kullu Mandi Kangra districts
  • Thunderstorms and hail may disrupt travel
  • Gusty winds up to 50 kmph predicted
  • Jammu & Kashmir also faces landslides and flash floods
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IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and hail in parts of Himachal

IMD forecasts intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail in Kullu, Mandi, and Kangra with gusty winds up to 50 kmph.

"Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and hail likely in Kullu, Mandi, and Kangra – IMD Nowcast Bulletin"

Shimla, April 21

The Regional Meteorological Centre of Himachal Pradesh has predicted light to moderate rainfall across Kullu, Mandi, Kangra districts in the early hours of Monday, with certain areas likely to witness intense weather conditions, including thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and gusty winds.

According to IMD's latest nowcast bulletin, light to moderate rain accompanied by isolated spells of intense rainfall is likely over Kullu, Mandi, and Kangra districts. These spells may be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, and occasional hail.

Shimla city is expected to witness a generally cloudy sky with very light rain likely at a few isolated pockets. Light rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, may also occur in certain areas within the Shimla district.

The IMD has further noted that light rainfall is likely at a few locations in Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti, and Kinnaur districts, while no significant weather activity is anticipated in the remaining districts of the state.

Weather conditions are expected to improve significantly across most parts of Himachal Pradesh from Monday morning onwards. However, light precipitation may persist over higher altitudes in Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, and parts of Chamba, Kangra, and Kullu.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, parts of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed intense rainfall, cloudbursts, and landslides, especially in the hilly regions.

In Ramban district, flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the early hours of Sunday have caused widespread devastation. At least three people, including two children, lost their lives in Bagahana village after two houses collapsed due to a landslide.

The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has issued a yellow alert or 'watch' for most districts in the territory, excluding Jammu, Poonch, Kathua, Muzzafarabad and Mirpur.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Stay safe everyone in Himachal! The weather can change so quickly in the mountains. Hope the IMD warnings help people prepare in time. 🙏
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Priya M.
Just cancelled our trekking plans for Kullu this weekend. Better safe than sorry when they're predicting hail and 50kmph winds! 😬
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Ankit S.
The IMD bulletins are helpful but I wish they'd provide more localized predictions. "Parts of Kangra" is too vague when planning travel routes.
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Sunita R.
Those poor families in Ramban district... landslides are so terrifying. The government needs better early warning systems in vulnerable areas.
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Vikram J.
As a farmer in Mandi, we actually welcome this rain! Our apple orchards need it. Just hope the hail stays away 🤞
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Neha T.
The contrast between Shimla getting light rain while other districts face thunderstorms shows how micro the weather can be in the Himalayas!

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