Morning flights to Shimla, Kangra, Kullu delayed due to fog in Delhi
The Newz Radar
SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh is bracing itself for a significant weather change as a fresh western disturbance is expected to become active in the state starting January 25. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert forecasting rain and snow in various regions of the state, starting from January 25 and continuing through January 30.
According to meteorological experts, high-altitude areas are expected to experience rain and snowfall from January 25 to 28. Subsequently, on January 29 and 30, medium and high-altitude regions may witness rain and snow.
The entire state is currently in the grip of a severe cold wave, with chilling winds sweeping through all corners. Low-lying areas and plains are also experiencing a drop in temperature due to dense fog, impacting transportation services, particularly flights from Delhi to Himachal airports in Shimla, Kullu and Kangra.
The departures from Delhi are experiencing delays of over an hour. The 7.10 am flight from Delhi to Shimla is now departing after 8.15 am due to the adverse weather conditions in the national capital.
As temperatures plummet, Himachal Pradesh is witnessing below-normal night temperatures across most regions. Nine towns — Sundernagar, Kalpa, Una, Kukumseri, Seobagh, Barthin, Narkanda, Reckong Peo and Samdho —recorded temperatures below zero. Sundernagar recorded -0.5 degrees, Kalpa -3.5 degrees, Una -1.2 degrees, Kukumseri -10.6 degrees, Seobag -0.3 degrees, Narkanda -1.4 degrees, Barthin -0.6 degrees, Reckong Peo -0.5 degrees and Samdho registered -3.7 degrees Celsius.
In contrast, the minimum temperature in Shimla was 2.3 degrees, Bhuntar 1.4 degrees, Dharamshala 5.2 degrees, Solan 0.3 degrees, Mandi 0.0 degrees, Kufri 0.5 degrees, and Sarahan 1 degree Celsius.
Moreover, the day temperatures have also witnessed a decline across several parts over the last 24 hours. Shimla recorded a maximum temperature of 12.2 degrees Celsius, Sundernagar 19.2 degrees, Bhuntar 18.4 degrees, Kalpa 8.8 degrees, Dharamshala 17 degrees and Solan 19 degrees Celsius. Una, however, recorded a maximum temperature of 13.6 degrees, which is 6.8 degrees Celsius below normal.
