Shimla: Himachal Pradesh’s tribal district of Kinnaur received fresh snowfall last night. Most parts of Shimla, Kullu, Chamba, and Lahaul-Spiti districts also experienced snowfall in the past 24 hours. The early snowfall has brought December-like cold to the mountains in the first week of October.
The state’s average maximum temperature is 11.5 degrees below normal, dropping 8.6 degrees in the past 24 hours. Temperatures in several cities have dropped as much as 18 degrees Celsius below normal. Chamba’s maximum temperature has dropped to 14.7 degrees Celsius, down from 17.8 degrees below normal.
Over 200 trucks stranded in Darcha, Lahaul Spiti
The maximum temperature of Dalhousie also dropped to 8.1 degrees after a drop of 14.9 degrees, the temperature of Manali dropped to 9.2 degrees after a drop of 14.2 degrees, the temperature of Sundernagar dropped to 18.3 degrees after a drop of 11.8 degrees, the temperature of Shimla dropped to 16.2 degrees after a drop of 6.3 degrees, the temperature of Bhuntar dropped to 15.7 degrees after a drop of 13.8 degrees, the temperature of Kalpa dropped to 8.5 degrees after a drop of 11.5 degrees.
Meanwhile, due to increased slippery road conditions after snowfall in the last 24 hours, more than 200 trucks have been stranded in Darcha of Lahaul Spiti.
Yellow alert for rain and snowfall in 12 districts
The minimum temperature in most cities across the state has also dropped below normal. According to the Meteorological Center, Shimla, rain and snowfall are expected in most areas today. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for rain and snowfall in all 12 districts.
Storm alert with a speed of 40 km
During this period, storms are forecast to blow at speeds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. The Western Disturbance will begin to weaken slightly tomorrow. The weather will clear up the day after tomorrow, i.e., October 9th.