Himachal Pradesh Faces Hailstorm Warning Amid Rain and Snow
Snow, rain in Himachal; MeT issues orange warning for hailstorms
Hindustan Times
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Himachal Pradesh is experiencing light to moderate rain and snowfall, prompting the Shimla Meteorological Office to issue an orange warning for hailstorms in several districts on April 7 and 8. A fresh western disturbance is expected to bring further wet weather until April 10, with significant temperature drops across the region.
- 01Orange warning issued for hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh on April 7 and 8.
- 02Significant snowfall reported in Lahaul and Spiti and Kullu districts.
- 03Rainfall recorded up to 32.7 mm in Sarahan and 32.2 mm in Dharamshala.
- 04Temperatures have dropped by 2-8 degrees Celsius across various stations.
- 05Wet weather expected to continue until April 10 due to a new western disturbance.
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Himachal Pradesh is currently experiencing light to moderate rain and snowfall, leading to a decrease in temperatures across the state. The Shimla Meteorological Office has issued an orange warning for hailstorms, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla districts on April 7 and 8. Fresh snowfall has been reported in higher regions, with Gondla receiving 13 cm of snow. Rainfall totals include 32.7 mm in Sarahan and 32.2 mm in Dharamshala. The region has seen a temperature drop of 2-8 degrees Celsius, with Tabo recording the lowest at 0.6 degrees Celsius. A new western disturbance is predicted to affect Northwest India, contributing to the wet weather expected to persist until April 10.
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The hailstorm and rain may disrupt daily activities and agricultural practices in the affected districts.
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