Shimla, March 24 Rain and thunderstorms are likely in Himachal Pradesh as two consecutive western disturbances are expected to affect northwest India from March 26 onwards, resulting in light rains in many areas in the lower and middle ranges and precipitation in isolated areas in the higher hills.
The Shimla meteorological station issued a warning on Tuesday for thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and strong winds at speeds of 40-50 kmph in all ten districts, except Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti, on March 28, and in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, and Mandi districts on March 26.
The MeT station also predicted rain in the state on March 26, 27, and 28.
Meanwhile, high-altitude tribal areas experienced another spell of light snowfall on Tuesday night, with Keylong and Kukumseri in Lahaul and Spiti district recording 3 cm and 1.2 cm of snowfall, respectively.
Scattered rains occurred across the state, with Murari Devi receiving 27 mm of rainfall, followed by Sundernagar at 15.2 mm, Jogindernagar 15 mm, Bharmour 11 mm, Mandi and Manali 7 mm each, Sarahan 5 mm, Baggi 4.5 mm, Kukumseri 4.2 mm, and Bhuntar 4 mm.
Minimum temperatures fluctuated slightly, with Tabo recording the lowest temperature at minus 0.2 degrees Celsius.
There was no significant change in maximum temperatures, with Una recording the highest temperature in the state at 28.6 degrees Celsius.