With monsoon playing hide and seek for past one week, weather department has now issued warning of heavy to very heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh for next three days even as Shimla witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday, throughout the day in regular intervals.
In the past 24-hours, the maximum temperature decreased by 3-4 degree Celsius and minimum temperature also showing dip by one to two degrees. Kangra and Mandi districts of the State witnessed heavy precipitation according to the weather department. Several roads of Shimla, Mandi, Bilaspur and Kangra district have been blocked due to heavy rainfall and tree falling. Reports reaching here said a foreigner lost her life in lahaul and Spiti after she skidded in heavy rain.
According to weather warning forecast, on August 6, heavy to very heavy rainfall will take place at one or two places in the state and on August 7, heavy rainfall is likely to occur at few places in the state. On August 8, heavy rainfall will occur in different parts of the state. Till August 12, according to weather forecast, people will not get respite from rain as monsoon will get stronger till the end of this week. “The weather effect is largely due to cyclonic current extending upto mid tropospheric level lying above Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan,” said Manmohan Singh director Meteorological Centre, Shimla.
Meanwhile, state government had put disaster management authority on high alert and district administration has been asked to keep close eyes on the situation. People in tourists hot spots like Manali and Kullu have been advised to not to venture out unnecessarily and maintain utmost care. In June, State has seen spate of flash floods due to incessant rains in Kinnaur district for three consecutive days, which caused huge loss of life and property.