Himachal Weather: Orange alert for rain and hailstorm on 18-19 April

Shimla: The weather in Himachal Pradesh is going to change once again. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of bad weather in the state for the next 5 days. IMD estimates that Western disturbance is becoming active in the state from tomorrow. Its effect will be seen in the entire state.

According to meteorologists, there will be light rain in the high altitude areas on 16 and 17 April. Heavy rain is expected in most parts of the state on 18 and 19 April. An orange alert has been issued for hailstorm, thunderstorm and storm for these 2 days.

Many areas including Shimla are cloudy today

The weather department has predicted clear weather in the state today. But many areas including the state capital Shimla are still cloudy today. If we talk about the last two days, a significant increase in temperature has been recorded in the state. The maximum temperature has increased by 5.2 degrees and the minimum temperature has increased by 2.6 degrees Celsius.

Kalpa recorded the highest rise of 10.6 degrees to 19.2 degrees Celsius. Manali recorded 22.8 degrees, Keylong 16.7 degrees, Shimla 23.2 degrees and Solan 28 degrees Celsius.

Less than normal rainfall in winter season

According to the data of the Meteorological Department, before the winter season, the state has received 39 percent less rainfall than normal. Between March 1 and April 12, the normal rainfall should have been 140.4 mm, but only 86 mm of rain was recorded. Mandi district has received 5 percent more rainfall than normal, while all other districts have received less rainfall.