Rain continued across parts of Himachal Pradesh on June 18, prompting the Shimla meteorological centre to keep an orange alert in place for June 19. The forecast calls for more rain in lower and mid-hill districts and possible light snowfall in higher reaches through June 24, with thunderstorm and hail risks still in the picture.
Rain continued across parts of Himachal Pradesh on June 18, and the Shimla meteorological centre kept an orange alert in place for June 19 as the hill state stayed in a spell of wet weather.
The alert warned of thunderstorms, lightning, hail and gusty winds in isolated areas, including Kullu, Mandi and Shimla. Forecasts also call for continued light to moderate rain in the lower and mid-hills, while isolated higher reaches could see light snowfall on June 20 and June 21.
Rain, alert and forecast
The latest weather pattern follows rainfall across several districts on June 18, including Kullu, Mandi, Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra, Una, Sirmaur and Solan. The state’s average maximum temperature fell by 0.4C in the previous 24 hours and was 0.7C below seasonal normal.
Keylong was reported at 18.3C after a 2.9C drop, while Kukumseri recorded a minimum of 6.1C. Neri in Hamirpur district was the warmest place in the state at 37.2C.
What to watch next
The forecast says wet weather may continue through June 24, but the most immediate question is whether the orange alert is extended beyond June 19. Officials are also watching for confirmation of snowfall in the higher reaches and for any district-level advisories if road, tourism or landslide risks increase.
The ongoing rain has brought relief from recent heat, but it also keeps travel and mountain conditions under close watch in Himachal Pradesh.
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