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10 Aug

Himachal Rain Alert: Kangra, Sirmaur Under Orange Warning as Heavy Showers Raise Landslide Concerns

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The weather situation in Himachal Pradesh is expected to remain challenging over the next couple of days, with the Meteorological Department forecasting intense rainfall in several parts of the state. An orange warning has been issued for select districts, prompting authorities to caution residents and tourists against entering areas vulnerable to flash floods and landslides. For August 10, Kangra and Sirmaur have been placed under an orange alert, while the warning shifts to Kangra and Mandi on August 11. The forecast includes the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain in isolated areas. The combination of saturated…

07 Aug

Trees Crash Near Himachal CM’s Shimla Residence; Dense Fog May Cut Visibility to 50 Metres

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Several towering Deodar trees came crashing down on a road near Oak Over, the official residence of the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, on Friday morning, disrupting movement in the area. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident. The fallen trees created difficulties for pedestrians and commuters, with schoolchildren and other residents having to carefully negotiate their way through the affected stretch. The incident occurred amid unsettled weather conditions prevailing across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has simultaneously warned of dense fog in Shimla, with visibility potentially falling to around 50 metres. Motorists have…

06 Aug

Himachal Sees Below-Normal Monsoon Rainfall; IMD Predicts More Showers Through August 11

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Rainfall activity has slowed across Himachal Pradesh over the past week, with the state registering a noticeable monsoon deficit even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts intermittent showers in the days ahead. According to the latest weather data, Himachal received 13 per cent less rainfall than normal during the last seven days. The biggest shortfall was reported from Lahaul-Spiti, where precipitation remained 87 per cent below the seasonal average. Other districts experiencing deficient rainfall include Hamirpur, Solan, Mandi, Chamba, Kangra and Shimla. In contrast, several districts recorded rainfall above normal levels. Sirmaur witnessed the highest surplus,…

05 Aug

Punjab Pilgrim Killed After Boulder Crashes Into SUV on Himachal Route to Manimahesh

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Chamba (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh): A pilgrimage to the revered Manimahesh shrine ended in tragedy after a Punjab resident lost his life when a large boulder crashed onto the vehicle he was travelling in on the Chamba-Bharmour road in Himachal Pradesh during the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred amid ongoing rainfall that has increased the risk of landslides across the hill state. According to police, four friends from Punjab were heading towards the Manimahesh pilgrimage site in a Mahindra Thar when the accident took place near Mehla in Chamba district at around 3 a.m. A massive rock suddenly rolled…

05 Aug

Himachal Braces for Continued Rain as Overnight Showers Disrupt Services; Over 160 Roads Blocked

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh overnight rainfall across Himachal Pradesh has disrupted transportation and essential services in several districts, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to continue its weather warnings. Authorities have confirmed that the wet spell is expected to persist for nearly a week, with a Yellow Alert in force for Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur on Wednesday. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the heavy showers have rendered more than 160 roads impassable, while 190 electricity transformers and 58 drinking water supply schemes have been affected. Restoration work is underway, with teams deployed across the impacted regions to…

04 Aug

IMD Forecasts Six More Days of Rain in Himachal; Yellow Alert in Three Districts as Monsoon Deficit Persists

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Monsoon conditions are expected to remain active across Himachal Pradesh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting widespread light to moderate rainfall over the next six days. A Yellow Alert has been sounded for Una, Bilaspur and Kangra on Monday, warning of isolated spells of heavy rain. The weather department has also indicated that rainfall activity is likely to continue in the coming days, with Kangra and Mandi expected to remain under a Yellow Alert on August 5 due to the possibility of intense showers at isolated locations. State Still Behind Seasonal Rainfall Average Although several regions…

03 Aug

Monsoon Remains Active in Himachal; Theog Receives Heavy Rain, Yellow Alert Issued for Multiple Districts

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh monsoon showers swept across parts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday night, with Theog in Shimla district witnessing heavy rainfall that disrupted traffic after roads were blocked at a few locations. In contrast, Shimla city recorded only light showers. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that wet weather will continue across the state over the next several days. A Yellow Alert has been issued for Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra and Sirmaur districts on Monday, warning of heavy rainfall at isolated places. Heavy Showers Expected Throughout the Week According to the IMD, monsoon conditions are expected to remain…

02 Aug

IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Himachal, Yellow Alert Issued for Several Districts

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is expected to witness another spell of intense monsoon activity on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall across the state. A yellow alert has been issued for several districts, warning of heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in isolated areas. The weather office has predicted that districts including Mandi, Kangra, Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Una, Chamba and Kullu could receive heavy rainfall during the day. Light to moderate showers are also likely to continue in many other parts of the hill state. Officials have cautioned that prolonged rainfall may…

01 Aug

IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Parts of Himachal; Residents Advised to Remain Alert

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another spell of heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh, issuing a weather alert for Chamba, Kangra and Sirmaur districts. While these areas are expected to witness intense showers, light to moderate rainfall is likely across much of the rest of the state. The weather office has also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds reaching 30 to 40 kmph over the lower and mid-hill regions. Similar wind speeds are expected in the high-altitude districts of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti. Officials have warned that the ongoing monsoon activity could increase the likelihood…

29 Jul

Monsoon to Stay Active in Himachal; IMD Issues Rain Alerts, Advises Public to Avoid Rivers and Landslide-Prone Areas

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is expected to witness another spell of widespread monsoon activity over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall across several districts. Orange and Yellow alerts have been issued, while residents and tourists have been advised to remain cautious as the risk of flash floods and landslides persists.According to the weather department, Sirmaur district will remain under an Orange Alert on Wednesday due to the possibility of very heavy rainfall. A Yellow Alert has also been sounded for Chamba, Kullu, Solan, and Shimla, where moderate to heavy showers are likely.The forecast…