The monsoon is expected to regain momentum in Himachal Pradesh starting Thursday (July 11, 2024), with the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, issuing a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in several parts of the state from July 11 to July 13.
The monsoon rains are predicted to persist until July 17 across many parts of Himachal. Meanwhile, vehicular traffic was stopped on 12 roads in the state as of midnight on Thursday.
The ongoing monsoon season has caused substantial damage, with property losses amounting to ₹171 crore. Of this, the Public Works Department has incurred a loss of ₹101 crore and the rest being of the Jal Shakti Department.
Heavy rain alert in specific districts
The weather department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in the districts of Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur. However, there is no alert for Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts. Recent rainfall measurements include 38 mm in Kasauli, 22 mm in Paonta Sahib, 13.2 mm in Nahan, 9.6 mm in Dharamshala, 8.4 mm in Olinda and 6 mm in Sarahan.
Current temperature readings
The minimum temperatures recorded across various locations in Himachal Pradesh are as follows: Shimla 17.4°C, Sundernagar 23.2°C, Bhuntar 21°C, Kalpa 21°C, Una 24°C, Nahan 11.7°C, Solan 22°C, Manali 16.1°C, Kangra 22.1°C, Mandi 25.1°C, Bilaspur 25.6°C, Dalhousie 15.8°C, Fari 15.4°C, Rekongpeo 18.7°C, Dhaulakuan 25.9°C, Berthin 25.2°C, Kasauli 19.5°C, Paonta Sahib 25°C, Dehra Gopipur 26°C, Tabo 13.5°C, Sainj 21.1°C, Bajaura 22.3°C and Hamirpur 25.6°C.
