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Shimla: The havoc of nature is not stopping in Himachal Pradesh. Due to the activity of Western Disturbance, the state is experiencing severe cold like December in the month of April. On Thursday, the capital Shimla set a new record of cold. According to the data available from Meteorological Center Shimla since 2003, the minimum temperature falls on Thursday in the month of April. 3.6 degrees Celsius Recorded, which is the lowest temperature during this period in the last 23 years.
Record breaking rain in Bilaspur and Sirmaur
Hailstorm and torrential rains have disrupted normal life in many parts of the state. According to the data:
Bilaspur: here in a day than usual 1780% more Rain was recorded. Brahmani received maximum rainfall of 53 mm.
Sirmaur: than usual here 804% more Rain was recorded.
Snow: Along with the higher peaks, Khadrala in Shimla has also received up to 5 cm of fresh snowfall.
mercury reaches below freezing point
The severity of cold has increased due to falling temperature in the hilly areas. Below-zero temperatures (freezing point) were recorded in Kalpa (-0.2°C), Keylong and Kukumseri. The situation is that despite the increase of day temperature by up to 8 degrees, the maximum temperature of the state is below normal. 3 to 9 degrees less It is going on. The maximum temperature in Dharamshala was recorded 9.1 degrees below normal.
Temperature of major cities (in degrees Celsius)
| place | minimum temperature | maximum temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Shimla | 3.6 | 14.8 |
| una | 10.0 | 27.6 |
| Hospice | 7.3 | 16.0 |
| solan | 6.0 | 20.0 |
| Sundernagar | 9.8 | 23.3 |
Huge damage to fruits and crops
The hailstorm that occurred in the afternoon has increased the concern of gardeners and farmers. Apple orchards and ready crops have suffered a lot due to this unseasonal hailstorm. Due to increasing cold, people have once again taken out heavy woolen clothes and heaters.
Upcoming forecast: Alert again on April 11
According to Meteorological Center Shimla, now the western disturbance will gradually weaken, due to which sporadic rains will continue. Although, 11 April There is a possibility of heavy rain again in some parts of the state. After this the weather is expected to gradually improve.
