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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…

29 Jul

Heavy Rain Alert Prompts Closure of Schools, Colleges in Himachal’s Nahan Subdivision

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Nahan (Rajeev Sharma): With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting intense rainfall across parts of Himachal Pradesh, the district administration has announced the closure of all educational institutions in the Nahan subdivision of Sirmaur district on Wednesday as a precautionary measure. The Meteorological Centre in Shimla has placed Sirmaur under an Orange Alert, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and the possibility of flash floods and landslides. Officials said the weather conditions could pose risks to public safety and disrupt transportation. Acting on the forecast, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Rajiv Sankhyan issued an order directing all government and…

28 Jul

IMD Warns of Intense Monsoon Spell in Himachal; Heavy Rain Alert Till August 2

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness another prolonged spell of monsoon activity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall across the state until August 2. The weather agency has issued Orange and Yellow alerts for several districts, warning of heavy showers, flash floods and landslides over the coming days. An Orange Alert has been sounded for Sirmaur and Bilaspur on Tuesday, while Shimla, Mandi and Solan have been placed under a Yellow Alert. The IMD has also cautioned that low-lying areas in Mandi, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur could face flash flood-like situations if rainfall intensifies.…

27 Jul

Heavy Rainfall Likely to Lash Himachal Again as IMD Sounds Orange Alert Till July 31

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another spell of intense monsoon activity in Himachal Pradesh, issuing an Orange Alert for several districts from July 28 to July 31. The warning comes after a brief respite from heavy rainfall over the past few days, with authorities advising residents and tourists to remain cautious. According to the IMD, a strong Western Disturbance is expected to become active over the region from Monday, bringing widespread rainfall across the state. The weather department has warned of heavy to very heavy showers, particularly in vulnerable districts, and cautioned against the possibility…

22 Jul

Monsoon Continues to Lash Himachal; Schools Closed in Parts of Kullu as Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Heavy monsoon showers continued to impact several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, disrupting normal life and prompting the administration to shut schools in vulnerable areas of Kullu district. Continuous rainfall since late Monday night has triggered landslides at multiple locations, affecting road connectivity and raising safety concerns. As a precaution, the Kullu district administration announced the closure of all educational institutions in the Ani, Banjar and Nirmand subdivisions for July 22. Officials said the decision was taken after heavy rainfall increased the possibility of landslides and road blockages in these hilly regions. The India Meteorological Department…