SHIMLA: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory for Himachal Pradesh, highlighting moderate health concerns due to the heat for vulnerable groups like infants, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses.
To stay safe, it's recommended to avoid heat exposure, wear lightweight, light-colored cotton clothes, and cover your head with a cloth, hat, or umbrella.
Impact on Agriculture
Farmers are advised to apply light and frequent irrigation to standing crops to avoid heat stress and use mulching to conserve soil moisture and minimize evaporation.
Weather Forecast for the Next Five Days:
- 31st May: Mostly dry across districts, with isolated light rains expected in Chamba, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti, and Mandi.
- 1st June: Isolated thunderstorms with winds (30-40 km/h) likely in many districts, including Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur.
- 2nd June: Similar weather patterns, with thunderstorms expected in the same districts.
- 3rd June: Continuation of the previous day's weather with isolated thunderstorms.
- 4th June: Thunderstorms with gusty winds are likely to persist.
Impact-Based Forecast:
For the next two days, no significant rainfall is expected across Himachal Pradesh.
However, isolated thunderstorms with gusty winds could cause minor disruptions. Stay tuned for further updates from IMD.