Scorching heat grips Himachal: Temperature soar to 40 degrees

There is severe heat in the plains of Himachal Pradesh. There is no hope of relief from the heat for the next three days.

Shimla, June 10: There is severe heat in the plains of Himachal Pradesh. There is no hope of relief from the heat for the next three days. During this time, the temperature will rise by two to three degrees Celsius.

The temperature of four cities of Himachal Pradesh has already crossed 40 degrees Celsius and more than 35 degrees in 13 cities. The temperature of Una has reached 42.4 degrees with a rise of 3.5 degrees above normal.

The temperature of Kangra also increased by 1.7 degrees from normal to 40.4 degrees, Bilaspur increased by 2.3 degrees to 40.1 degrees, and the temperature of Neri in Hamirpur increased by 2.3 degrees to 42.6 degrees.

The temperature of many cities rose up to 6 degrees above normal

The average maximum temperature of the state has also increased by 2.9 degrees above normal. The temperature of many cities has increased by up to 6 degrees above normal.

The maximum temperature of Mandi reached 39.4 degrees, 5.6 degrees more than normal, the temperature of Kalpa reached 27.9 degrees, 5.5 degrees more, and the temperature of Manali reached 30.5 degrees, 4.2 degrees more than normal.

Chances of rain from June 13

According to the Meteorological Department, Western Disturbance is becoming active on June 13. This may bring some relief from the heat. Its effect will last for the next 3 days and light rain is forecast in the entire state.

17 percent more rain than normal in June

According to the Meteorological Department, so far in the month of June, there has been 17 percent more rain than normal. Normal rainfall is 15.9 mm from 1st to 8th June, but this time 18.5 mm of rain has occurred.