As per the State’s Meteorological Centre, minimum temperature across the state were 2°C to 5°C above normal during the past 24 hours, ranging between 6°C to 27°C. Similarly, maximum temperatures were also above 3°C to 5°C, ranging between 22°C to 44°C.
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.
As per the weather forecast, rain is set to intensify from May 22 onwards, with intense spells across the state on May 22, 23 and 25. During this period, minimum temperatures are very likely to fall by 2°C to 3°C, while maximum temperatures will fall by 2°C to 4°C.