Himachal Pradesh to Experience Wet Spell Due to Western Disturbance
Himachal Pradesh: Fresh western disturbance likely; wet spell expected in high hills
The Economic Times
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A fresh western disturbance is set to impact the western Himalayan region from April 23, bringing expected rainfall to the mid and high hills of Himachal Pradesh. Recent weather has been dry, with Kukumseri recording the coldest temperature at 0.4°C and Una the hottest at 36.2°C.
- 01A western disturbance is expected to bring rain from April 23.
- 02Recent weather has been primarily dry with minor precipitation.
- 03Kukumseri recorded the lowest temperature at 0.4°C.
- 04Una experienced the highest temperature of 36.2°C.
- 05Himachal Pradesh has seen a slight rainfall deficit during the pre-monsoon season.
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The Shimla Meteorological Office has announced that a fresh western disturbance will affect the western Himalayan region starting April 23, leading to a wet spell in mid and high hills on Monday, Friday, and Saturday. Over the past 24 hours, the weather in Himachal Pradesh has been mainly dry, with only traces of snowfall in Koksar and 7.8 mm of rain recorded in Kukumseri, which was the coldest location at night with a minimum temperature of 0.4 degrees Celsius. In contrast, Una reached a maximum temperature of 36.2 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest spot during the day. From March 1 to April 19, the state received 154.5 mm of rain, slightly below the normal of 156.8 mm, indicating a 1% deficit.
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The anticipated rainfall from the western disturbance is crucial for local agriculture, providing much-needed moisture during the pre-monsoon season.
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