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After an unusually warm and dry October, Himachal Pradesh is likely to see a change in weather beginning November 8.
Temperatures are expected to drop by 2-3 degrees Celsius, bringing some relief to the residents and signalling the onset of winter conditions.
On November 11, light rain is expected in Kangra and Chamba districts, while snowfall may occur in the western parts of Lahaul-Spiti.
Clear skies prevailed across much of the state on Tuesday, with bright sunshine in Shimla and other regions. A weak western disturbance has contributed to recent record-breaking maximum temperatures in the state.
The forecast indicates fair weather until November 7, with a notable shift from November 8 onward.
Record November temperatures
Monday saw exceptionally high November temperatures in Kangra, Dharamshala and Mandi. Dharamshala recorded a maximum of 27.8°C, surpassing the previous high of 27.4°C set in November 2020.
Kangra reached 29.3°C, exceeding its 2020 November record of 28.4°C. Mandi also recorded an unusual high of 27.6°C, breaking its 2020 record of 27.4°C. Other areas, including Keylong (2016), Chamba (2010) and Nahan (1987) also reported record-high temperatures.
Maximum & minimum temperatures
Hamirpur registered the highest temperature on Monday at 35.3°C, followed by Una at 33°C, Bilaspur at 31.4°C, Neri at 31.1°C and Bhuntar at 29.8°C.
Other notable readings included Dhaulakuan at 29.7°C, Nahan and Sundernagar at 29.3°C, Chamba at 28.8°C, Solan at 27.8°C, Shimla at 22.9°C, Manali at 21.6°C, Kalpa at 20.9°C, Keylong at 19.1°C and Narkanda at 18.3°C.
The night temperatures are also falling in certain parts of the state. On Sunday night, Tabo recorded a minimum temperature of -1.1°C, Kukumseri at 0.3°C, Keylong at 3°C, Kalpa at 5°C, and Manali at 7.9°C. Other recorded lows included Bhuntar at 8°C, Una and Solan at 10.4°C Shimla at 12°C and Mandi at 12.3°C.
