Western Disturbance brings rain to Himachal: Monsoon set to arrive early

Western Disturbance (WD) has become active in Himachal. Due to this, the weather has remained bad since late night in most parts of the state.

Shimla, June 20: Western Disturbance (WD) has become active in Himachal. Due to this, the weather has remained bad since late night in most parts of the state. There was light drizzle in Shimla in the morning. Rain will continue in the mountains for the next five days.

According to the Meteorological Department, there will be light rain in most parts today as well. A yellow alert has been issued for rain in Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur, Shimla and Sirmaur districts tomorrow.

An orange alert for heavy rain has been issued for June 22 and 23. This warning has been given to Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra and Sirmaur districts. One or two spells of heavy rain may occur in these districts. A yellow alert has been issued in Shimla, Solan and Mandi districts.

Monsoon will also arrive in a day or two

Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon may also enter some parts of Himachal in a day or two. In Himachal, the monsoon first enters Sirmaur district. From here it enters Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Kangra, Solan districts. The monsoon covers the entire state in four to five days. This time the monsoon may arrive three to four days earlier. The date of monsoon entry in Himachal is 25 June.

The temperature will drop from today

According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature will also start falling during the next four-five days from today. The temperature of many cities will decrease by up to 6 degrees Celsius.