After a relatively stable spell across Himachal Pradesh, the weather is now heading for a change, with rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely to pick up pace across several districts from March 26 onwards.
According to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, most parts of the state remained near normal in temperature over the past 24 hours. Tabo recorded the lowest minimum temperature at -0.2°C, while Una was the hottest at 29.4°C .
Rainfall activity was scattered but notable, with Sundernagar receiving 15.2 mm rain, Jogindernagar 15 mm, and Bharmour 11 mm. Light snowfall was recorded in Keylong (3 cm) and Kukumseri .
Thunderstorms, lightning and even hail were reported in pockets like Jubbarhatti, Bhuntar and Jot, while dense fog reduced visibility in Sundernagar .
Forecast: Quiet now, but rain and storms to return
The next two days are expected to remain largely dry or partly cloudy across districts like Shimla, Solan and Dharamshala.
However, the situation is set to change from March 26 as two back-to-back Western Disturbances approach northwest India.
March 26–27: Isolated rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) likely in areas including Kullu, Mandi and Chamba
March 28 onwards: Activity likely to intensify with thunderstorms and stronger winds (40–50 kmph) across mid and higher hills including Manali, Kalpa and Sarahan
March 29–31: More widespread rain expected, with intermittent thunderstorms across the state
With fluctuating weather, farmers, orchardists and tourists are advised to stay alert, especially in districts like Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti and upper reaches of Kullu where snowfall and slippery conditions may return.
