Shimla Records Coldest April Night in 46 Years with Temperature Plummeting to 3.6°C
Shimla sees coldest April night in 46 years, temp drops to 3.6°C
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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, experienced its coldest April night in 46 years, with temperatures dropping to 3.6°C. This unusual weather is attributed to persistent rainfall and snowfall, resulting in daytime temperatures falling by 10 to 12°C. The India Meteorological Department forecasts stable weather conditions in the coming days.
- 01Shimla recorded its coldest April night in 46 years at 3.6°C.
- 02Daytime temperatures fell by 10 to 12°C due to western disturbances.
- 03April rainfall in Himachal Pradesh is 142% above normal this year.
- 04A retaining wall in Summer Hill collapsed, impacting access to Himachal Pradesh University.
- 05Stable weather is expected over the next 10 to 15 days, with light precipitation possible.
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Shimla, located in Himachal Pradesh, India, saw its coldest April night in 46 years, with temperatures dropping to 3.6°C. This record low was influenced by persistent rainfall and snowfall over the previous days, leading to daytime highs of only 11.4°C, the lowest in over a decade. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted that the last comparable low temperature was recorded in 1979. The region has experienced widespread rainfall, with totals from March 1 to April 10 reaching 149 mm, which is 9% above normal levels. In April alone, rainfall has been 142% above normal, although officials clarified this does not constitute a record-breaking event. Additionally, a retaining wall in Summer Hill collapsed, affecting access to Himachal Pradesh University and highlighting the impact of recent weather conditions. Looking ahead, the IMD predicts stable weather for the next 10 to 15 days, with only isolated light rain or snowfall expected in higher altitudes.
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The cold temperatures and heavy rainfall have disrupted daily life, particularly affecting students commuting to Himachal Pradesh University due to the collapse of a retaining wall.
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