Fresh Snowfall, IMD Issues Yellow Alert for 4 Days
Heavy Snow and Rainfall Anticipated as Western Disruption Influences Weather
Shimla, March 11, 2025— Himachal Pradesh’s high-altitude regions are seeing fresh snowfall, bringing a considerable decrease in temperature levels throughout the state. The India Meteorological Division (IMD) has actually released a Yellow Alert for the following four days, caution of snowfall, rainfall, and lightning strikes in numerous components of the state. The alert stays effectively up until March 17, with unsettled climate condition most likely to continue throughout the region.
Fresh Snowfall Videotaped in Tribal Areas
As sporadic snowfall proceeds in Himachal Pradesh, a number of high-altitude tribal areas have actually taped significant snow accumulation:
Gondla: 16 cm snowfall taped overnight
Keylong (Lahaul-Spiti): 15 cm snowfall
Kukumseri: 4 cm snowfall
In enhancement to snowfall in the Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, and Pangi regions, various other components of the state have actually seen light rainfall, more adding to a visible decrease in temperature levels.
Cloudy Skies and Winter in Popular Hillside Stations
The effect of the changing weather has actually appeared in popular vacationer destinations such as Shimla and Manali, where cloudy skies and cool winds have actually embeded in. The western disturbances influencing the state are anticipated to intensify the winter-like conditions over the following couple of days.
At the same time, low-lying areas in Himachal Pradesh have additionally seen partial cloud cover, including in the total cooling impact.
IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Snowfall, Rainfall, and Thunderstorms
According to IMD Shimla Supervisor Kuldeep Srivastava, the influence of a western disturbance will bring major climate adjustments in the state over the coming days.
Key Climate Warnings:
March 12-14: Yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in some locations.
Until March 17: Snowfall anticipated in higher altitudes, while rainfall will likely impact low-lying regions.
These problems could effect traveling and exterior activities, triggering neighborhood authorities and homeowners to remain cautious.
Himachal Pradesh Temperature level Update
The cold wave has triggered temperature levels to fluctuate throughout the state, with some areas seeing sub-zero temperatures.
Lowest Recorded Minimum Temperatures:
Tabo (Lahaul-Spiti): -3 ° C (chilliest in the state)
Kukumseri: -2.8 ° C
Keylong: -0.6 ° C
Other Noteworthy Minimum Temperatures Throughout Himachal Pradesh:
Kalpa (Kinnaur): 2.6 ° C
Manali: 6.9 ° C
Shimla: 11.6 ° C
Sundernagar: 11.5 ° C
Bhuntar: 10.5 ° C
Dharamshala: 5.3 ° C
Una: 9.2 ° C
Nahan: 13.1 ° C
Palampur: 11.5 ° C
Solan: 9 ° C
Dalhousie: 8.6 ° C
Bharmaur: 6.3 ° C
Seobagh: 9 ° C
Despite the cold conditions, the IMD reported a 0.4 ° C surge in the state’s ordinary minimal temperature over the previous 24-hour.
What to Anticipate in the Coming Days?
As the western disruption continues, Himachal Pradesh will likely experience:
Heavy snowfall in high-altitude regions
Rainfall in mid and low-altitude areas
Strong winds and electrical storms in choose districts
Further decrease in temperature levels, making problems colder
Travelers and homeowners in higher altitudes must prepare for barricades and feasible disruptions as a result of snow buildup.
Precautionary Actions for Locals and Tourists
As the IMD Yellow Alert stays in place, homeowners, vacationers, and neighborhood authorities must take necessary precautions:
Avoid unneeded travel in snowfall-prone locations as a result of slippery roadways and lowered visibility.
Wear cozy clothing to fight the intensifying cold.
Stay upgraded with neighborhood climate forecasts to intend traveling appropriately.
Tourists must inspect roadway conditions prior to heading to greater elevations like Rohtang Pass, Spiti, and Kinnaur.
Residents in rain-prone locations must be cautious of waterlogging and landslides.
The authorities have actually been alerted, and emergency services get on standby to aid with any kind of weather-related disturbances.
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