Amidst the scorching heat, heavy rain was recorded in many districts of Himachal Pradesh. This has provided some relief to people from the heat. Heavy rain and light hailstorm along with strong wind were recorded in the capital Shimla.
Not only the plains are suffering from scorching heat, the mountains are also not untouched by it. In Himachal Pradesh, the drinking water crisis is starting to deepen due to the rising heat.