A yellow signal for severe rain and snowfall in several areas of Himachal Pradesh has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), indicating unfavorable weather conditions in the days ahead. The Regional Met Centre (Shimla) predicts that Friday will bring heavy rain and thunderstorms with lightning to the districts of Kangra, Kullu, and Mandi, while the tribal districts of Lahaul and Spiti will likely have substantial snowfall.
On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, the weather office has also predicted isolated lightning and thunderstorms. Furthermore, from March 11 to 17, rain and snow are expected to persist in Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, as well as the upper regions of Chamba, Kangra, and Kullu. On March 14, there may be one or two particularly strong periods.
Precipitation has already begun in a number of locations. With 16 cm of snowfall, Gondla had the most, followed by Keylong (15 cm), Kukumseri (3.8 cm), and Hansa (2.5 cm). Manali received 5 mm of rain, Kothi 3.6 mm, Bharmaur 1.5 mm, Bharari 1.4 mm, Sundernagar 1.2 mm, and Shillaro and Kasol 1 mm apiece. Other places also recorded light rain.
The lowest temperatures did not vary much in spite of the continuous precipitation. Una remained the hottest location at 30.2 degrees Celsius, while Tabo in Lahaul and Spiti recorded a low of – 3 degrees Celsius.
Due to an ongoing western disturbance, the Met Department has also predicted sporadic snowfall and rain in several areas of Jammu & Kashmir until March 16. Temperatures will dip as rain is predicted in the lowlands and snowfall is anticipated in high-altitude regions.
From March 12, there will be four days of gloomy sky in the Jammu area, with rain predicted in certain places. Beginning on March 10, meteorologists predict mild to moderate rain and snow in isolated locations, with a more extensive effect anticipated between March 11 and 16.
Travelers, visitors, and carriers have been encouraged by authorities to keep abreast of weather warnings issued by the traffic department and administration. For safety, they have also advised people to stay away from steep and avalanche-prone locations.
