IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Hailstorm and Thunderstorm in

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that a western disturbance is becoming active in Himachal Pradesh starting today, leading to rainfall predictions for the next six days. An orange alert has been issued for heavy hailstorm and thunderstorm in Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla districts for today and tomorrow. Additionally, a yellow alert has been issued for all other districts except Lahaul Spiti and Kinnaur. Winds with speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour are expected in some areas during this period.

On June 13 and 14, a yellow alert will remain in effect for Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla districts. The western disturbance is expected to weaken slightly on June 15 and 16, but light rainfall may continue in some parts of the state. IMD forecasts a drop in temperatures by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next six days. Until Wednesday, most cities in the state recorded temperatures 2 to 5 degrees above normal, but a decline is anticipated starting today.

Tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla, Manali, Kufri, and Narkanda, are experiencing pleasant weather. The maximum temperatures recorded at these locations are Shimla at 28.3°C, Manali at 28°C, Kufri at 23°C, and Narkanda at 21°C. Meanwhile, Una recorded the highest temperature in the state at 43.2°C in the last 24 hours, followed by Sundernagar at 38.4°C, Bhuntar at 36.4°C, Nahan at 36.1°C, Kangra at 38.5°C, Mandi at 38.5°C, and Neri at 39.9°C.

Key Points
- IMD has issued an orange alert for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla districts for heavy hailstorm and thunderstorm today and tomorrow.
- Yellow alert issued for all other districts except Lahaul Spiti and Kinnaur.
- Winds up to 50 km/h expected in some areas.
- Temperature to drop by 3-4°C over the next six days.
- Tourist destinations like Shimla and Manali are experiencing pleasant weather.