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SHIMLA: The entire state of Himachal Pradesh finds itself in the clutches of a severe cold wave, with night temperatures plunging to sub-zero levels at various locations.
Several places, including Sundernagar, Kalpa, Solan, Manali, Kukumseri, Narkanda, and Samdho, have recorded temperatures below zero, exacerbating the winter chill.
Sundernagar experienced a chilly night at -0.6 degrees, Kalpa at -3.4 degrees, Solan at -0.2 degrees, Manali at -0.7 degrees, Kukumseri at -8.1 degrees, Narkanda at -1.3 degrees and Samdho at -3.7 degrees Celsius. The cold wave also extended to other regions, with Bhuntar at 0.4 degrees, Mandi at 0.2 degrees, Kufri at 0.1 degree, Bharmour at 1.5 degrees, Reckong Peo at 0.1 degrees, Seobag at 0.0 degrees and Shimla at 2.4 degrees. Una recorded a significant drop with a temperature of 9 degrees Celsius, 11.4 degrees below the normal range.
The day temperatures have witnessed a decline across the state, though some areas still register levels above normal. Shimla recorded a maximum of 13.8 degrees Celsius, Sundernagar at 17.7 degrees, Bhuntar at 19.8 degrees, Kalpa at 11.1 degrees, Dharamshala at 17 degrees and Solan at 19.5 degrees Celsius. However, Una saw a notable drop with a maximum temperature of 9 degrees Celsius, significantly below the average.
Anticipating further deterioration in weather conditions, the Meteorological Department has forecast adverse weather from January 25. Rain and snowfall are expected in high-altitude areas on January 25, spreading to middle and high-altitude regions on January 26 and 27. The trend is projected to continue, with a possibility of rain in low-lying areas and rain and snowfall in middle and high-altitude areas on January 28 and 29.
