Himachal Pradesh is expected to experience adverse weather conditions over the next two days. Local Met Department has issued an alert for heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds for tomorrow and Saturday.
However, most parts of the state including capital town Shimla, witnessed light rain accompanied by strong winds last night. Due to Western Disturbance the local Met department has issued an orange alert for heavy rain and hailstorm in five districts Shimla, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, and Mandi for the next two days.
Additionally, warnings have been issued for hailstorms and thunderstorms in several regions of the state, while light snowfall is predicted in higher-altitude areas during this period. According to the Meteorological Centre Shimla, the rainfall is expected to continue till 21st of April.
As per the weather forecast, it is not just Delhi feeling the extremes but Rajasthan is also in the thick of a scorching spell, with heatwave to severe heatwave conditions predicted until April 19.
The spokesperson of the department said that in the coming days, there is a strong possibility of heat waves and severe heat waves in many parts of Jodhpur, Bikaner division and the Shekhawati region. During this time, the maximum temperature in the border areas is likely to be recorded at 45-46 degrees Celsius. He said that on April 17-18, due to the effect of a weak western disturbance, there is a possibility of thunderstorms and light-moderate storms in some places in eastern Rajasthan.