Heavy Rain and Snow Forecasted in Himachal Pradesh on April 8
IMD sounds yellow alert of heavy rain, snow on April 8 in Himachal
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh on April 8, with wet weather expected from April 6 to 9. Isolated hailstorms and thunderstorms are also predicted across several districts during this period.
- 01IMD predicts heavy rain and snowfall for April 8 in Himachal Pradesh.
- 02Yellow alert issued for Shimla district; orange alert for hailstorms in five districts.
- 03Light to moderate rain and snowfall expected from April 6 to 9.
- 04Tourist destinations like Manali and Shimla likely to experience adverse weather.
- 05Temperature fluctuations expected over the next few days.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Shimla has forecasted a wet spell in Himachal Pradesh from April 6 to 9, with a yellow alert for heavy rainfall and snowfall on April 8. The state is expected to experience light to moderate rain and snowfall, particularly in high hills and mid hills, with potential for intense spells on April 7 and 8. Tourist hotspots such as Manali, Shimla, and Kufri are likely to see isolated spells of precipitation. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued for hailstorms in Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Solan, and Shimla districts. Thunderstorms with gusty winds are also anticipated across various districts, including Chamba and Una. While light to moderate rainfall has been observed recently, no significant changes in minimum temperatures are expected in the coming days, although maximum temperatures may rise by 2-3 degrees before dropping again by 4-6 degrees later.
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The adverse weather conditions may disrupt travel plans for tourists and affect local agriculture, particularly in hailstorm-prone areas.
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