Heavy rains are expected to continue across the state, with the Hydromet Division of the Meteorological Department issuing a flashflood warning for eight districts over the next 24 hours. The warning covers Shimla, Kangra, Solan, Kullu, Mandi, Sirmaur, Chamba, and Una districts, where there is a low to moderate risk of flashfloods. This could cause flooding in fully saturated soils and low-lying areas.
Additionally, a yellow alert for heavy rain in isolated parts of the state remains in effect until July 14. The Meteorological Department predicts light to moderate rainfall across the state until July 14, with some heavy rain expected in isolated areas on that day.
In the last 24 hours, several areas experienced light to moderate showers. Pachhad in Sirmaur district recorded the highest rainfall of 110 mm, followed by Gohar in Mandi district with 90 mm. Other rainfall amounts included Baijnath (60 mm), Nahan (54.2 mm), Kasauli (40 mm), Rajgarh (30 mm), Shimla (19 mm), Kangra (11.9 mm), and Mandi (11.2 mm).
Temperature readings across the state showed Shimla at 23.6°C, Kufri at 20.7°C, Dharamsala 29°C, Manali 26°C, Solan 29.5°C, Kangra 31.2°C, Mandi 32.4°C, Bhuntar 34.4°C, Sundernagar 33°C, Bilaspur 33.8°C, Hamirpur 34.3°C, Nahan 26.7°C, Narkanda 20°C, and Reckong Peo 30.5°C. Una was the hottest place at 34.2°C, while Tabo village in Lahaul and Spiti remained the coldest at 12.1°C.
Residents in the affected districts are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions against flashfloods and heavy rains.
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