Shimla, August 14: The monsoon has regained momentum in Himachal Pradesh. According to Sandeep Sharma from the Meteorological Center in Shimla, rainfall will continue across the state from August 14 to August 18. An orange alert has been issued for several districts on the 14th, 17th, and 18th due to the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall.
In the past 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall has been recorded in most areas of the state. Notably, Dharamshala in Kangra district experienced heavy rainfall, with 90 mm recorded, while Bilaspur saw 44 mm and Solan approximately 34 mm.
Sandeep Sharma stated, “From today, August 14, until August 18, we expect ongoing rainfall in various regions. The rainfall activity will be particularly intense on the 14th, 17th, and 18th, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue orange alerts for certain districts.”
On August 14, heavy to very heavy rainfall is possible in Una, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur. Additionally, a yellow alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for Hamirpur, Chamba, and Mandi. Since Friday morning, light to moderate rainfall has been ongoing in Sirmaur, Solan, Bilaspur, Kangra, and Mandi, with intermittent rain expected throughout the day.
Rainfall will continue on August 15, with a yellow alert for heavy rain in Kullu, Kangra, Mandi, and Shimla, where localized heavy rainfall may occur.
Sandeep Sharma noted that monsoon activity will intensify again late on August 16. From that night until August 18, moderate rainfall is anticipated in many areas. Heavy rainfall is expected on August 16 in Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, and Shimla, leading to alerts for these districts.
The weather is predicted to be most severe on August 17 and 18, with an orange alert for heavy rainfall in several regions. On August 17, heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur in Una, Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi, prompting the issuance of orange alerts. An orange alert was also issued for Kangra and surrounding areas on August 18, with the possibility of heavy rainfall in other districts as well.
The Meteorological Department has warned that continuous rainfall may lead to rising water levels in major rivers and streams, increasing the risk of landslides and flooding. It is advised that people avoid areas near water sources, especially in hilly regions like Shimla and Solan, where the risk of landslides is higher. Visibility will also be significantly reduced during heavy rainfall, so unnecessary travel should be avoided. If travel is essential, adhere to the road advisories issued by the state government.
According to Meteorological Department data, from August 1 to August 14, the state received 22% less rainfall than normal. Only Kullu and Shimla recorded normal or above-normal rainfall, while other districts experienced below-normal rainfall. Overall, from June 1 to August 14, the state has seen 10% less rainfall than average for the entire monsoon season.
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