Rain is set to continue across Himachal Pradesh as the State's Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow weather alert for five districts of the state for Thursday.
Kullu, Kangra, Kinnaur, Chamba, and Lahaul and Spiti will be experiencing light to moderate rain accompanied with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds throughout the day. However, temperatures are expected to remain stable with no changes.
Temperature Readings Across Himachal
Shimla recorded a minimum temperature of 16.5°C, while Dharamshala saw 21.3°C, Kangra 22.4°C, Solan 17.4°C, Mandi 22.3°C, Una 22.5°C, Bilaspur 22°C, Hamirpur 23.6°C, Keylong 13°C, Kalpa 11.8°C, Nahan 21.5°C, Sundernagar 20.6°C, Kufri 14.1°C, Narkanda 12°C, and Reckongpeo 15.7°C.
Kukumseri village in Lahaul and Spiti district was the coldest as it recorded a minimum temperature of 6.6°C.
Our Take: A Routine Alert, But Caution Is Key
This yellow alert is a standard precautionary measure for the monsoon season in Himachal. While the rain is not expected to be extreme, residents and travelers in the affected districts should remain cautious, especially in areas prone to landslides or flash floods. The stable temperatures suggest this is a typical weather pattern, not a severe event. It is wise to avoid unnecessary travel in hilly regions during such alerts.
