Himachal to witness fresh spell of rain, snow from May 11: IMD

According to the extended range forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre Shimla, isolated places may experience light rain or snowfall on May 7 and 8, while weather activity is expected to intensify from May 11 onward.

During the first week, from May 8 to 14, light to moderate rain or snow is likely at a few places on May 11, extending to many areas across the state on May 12 and 13.

The IMD said that high and mid-hill regions are expected to continue receiving light rain and snowfall during some days of the second week, from May 15 to 21.

However, rainfall activity in districts such as Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba and Kinnaur is expected to remain below normal during the first half of May.

The weather office also projected fluctuations in temperatures across the state. In the high hill regions, maximum temperatures are likely to range between 18 and 24 degrees Celsius during the first week and may rise to 20-26 degrees Celsius in the second week.

In the low hills and plains, temperatures are expected to remain between 30 and 36 degrees Celsius and could touch 38 degrees Celsius towards the latter part of May.

The IMD has also indicated above-normal maximum temperatures for districts including Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Solan during mid-May.

Looking ahead, the forecast stated that temperatures during the week from May 22 to 28 are likely to remain above normal in most parts of the state, except Kullu and parts of Mandi and Shimla districts, where temperatures may stay near normal.

For the period between May 29 and June 4, the Met Centre has predicted drier conditions with below-normal rainfall over most parts of Himachal Pradesh.

The Meteorological Centre has advised residents and tourists to keep track of updated weather bulletins as conditions may change over the coming weeks. (ANI)