Shimla breaches 30°C mark, heatwave warning for today

As per the state’s Meteorological Centre, minimum temperatures across the state were 2°C to 5°C above normal during the past 24 hours, ranging between 6°C and 27°C. Similarly, maximum temperatures were also above 3°C to 5°C, ranging between 22°C and 44°C.

In Shimla, locals as well as tourists were seen struggling with scorching heat throughout the day. Similar conditions were also witnessed in other parts of the state as well.

The centre has also predicted heat wave conditions for May 21 in isolated places of Shimla, Solan, Kangra and Una district, for which a yellow alert has been issued. Along with this, a yellow warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds has also been issued for Kullu and Chamba district.