The department has forecast persistent precipitation activity over the coming days, with the possibility of intense showers on May 3 and 4. A yellow warning has been issued for these dates, cautioning residents and authorities to remain alert. Alongside the rainfall, temperatures are expected to dip noticeably, with minimum temperatures likely to fall by 2°C to 3°C and maximum temperatures by 2°C to 5°C.
On Thursday, several parts of the state experienced significant rainfall accompanied by hailstorms. Shimla recorded 15 mm of rain, with intermittent hail affecting normal life through the day. Reduced visibility briefly disrupted traffic movement in the capital, inconveniencing commuters, especially school students and office-goers.
The impact of the hailstorm extended beyond Shimla town into upper reaches of the district, including Kufri, Theog, Fagu, Jubbal and Kotkhai. These areas reported damage to apple orchards, stone fruits and seasonal vegetables, raising concerns among farmers already navigating a sensitive crop cycle.
The widespread precipitation led to a notable drop in daytime temperatures across the state, with maximum temperatures falling by 2°C to 9°C and ranging between 17°C and 33°C. Minimum temperatures, however, showed no significant variation, remaining between 2°C and 24°C.
Among key stations, Shimla recorded a maximum temperature of 21.2°C, while Dharamshala registered 29°C. Manali remained cooler at 16.8°C, whereas Kangra touched 31.6°C. Other readings included Mandi at 29.8°C, Solan at 28°C, Sundernagar at 30.5°C, Nahan at 30.4°C, Bhuntar at 23.4°C and Kalpa at 16.5°C. Una emerged as the hottest location with a maximum temperature of 33.4°C, while Tabo in Lahaul and Spiti remained the coldest, recording a minimum of 2.4°C.
Despite the recent variability, Himachal Pradesh recorded a marginal rainfall surplus in April. The state received 64.9 mm of rainfall against a normal of 64 mm. Bilaspur reported the highest surplus at 190 per cent, followed by Solan with a 164 per cent excess. In contrast, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, Chamba and Kullu recorded deficits, with Kinnaur registering the highest shortfall at 45 per cent below normal.
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