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Himachal Pradesh Alert: Hailstorms Looming
28 Apr
Summary
- Orange alert for hailstorms issued for Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are expected.
- A heatwave was recorded in Una and Bhuntar.

The Shimla Met Office has issued an orange alert for Himachal Pradesh, predicting hailstorms, thunderstorms with lightning, and gusty winds across isolated areas on Tuesday and Wednesday. This alert covers districts including Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla. The forecast extends to a wet spell for the entire state until May 3.
This weather advisory comes after a period of dry weather across Himachal Pradesh. Notably, the Una and Bhuntar regions experienced a heatwave, with Una recording a daytime high of 42°C. Meanwhile, Kukumseri registered the coldest night temperature at 6.4°C. The varied weather conditions highlight the dynamic meteorological situation in the state.