Punjab Newsline | Shimla
Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness a spell of rain and snowfall over the next four days, with changing weather conditions expected to bring a further drop in temperatures across the state.
According to the forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, light to moderate rain and snowfall are likely at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh on November 12 and 13. Similar weather conditions may continue at a few selected locations on November 14 and 15. Thereafter, the weather is expected to remain mainly dry during the remaining days of the week.
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The weather department has issued separate forecasts for different altitude zones of the state. In high-altitude areas, light rain and snowfall are likely at isolated places on November 12 and 13, while one or two locations may witness similar activity on November 14 and 15.
In mid-hill regions, light to moderate rainfall is expected at some places. Meanwhile, plains and lower hill areas may receive light rain at isolated locations between November 12 and 15. Dry weather is likely to prevail in these regions from November 16 onwards.
The changing weather conditions are also expected to affect temperatures. According to the Meteorological Department, minimum temperatures may gradually decline by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius across several parts of the state over the next three to four days. Maximum temperatures may also drop by 2 to 6 degrees Celsius during the same period, making mornings and evenings noticeably colder.
Meanwhile, the district-wise weather warning forecast has indicated the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi on November 12.
On November 13, similar weather activity is likely at one or two places in Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla. On November 14, thunderstorms and lightning may occur at isolated locations in Chamba and Kangra
