Himachal Pradesh to witness wet spell in isolated areas for next 2 days

    Shimla, Apr 9 (PTI) Parts of Himachal Pradesh are likely to witness thunderstorms and winds gusting up to 30-40 kmph with the weather department issuing a yellow alert for the next two days.
    Light rain and snow are likely at a few places in Chamba, Kullu, Kangra, and Lahaul and Spiti on Thursday while many parts of Shimla, Sirmaur Solan and Kangra may witness light to moderate rainfall on Friday, the weather department said.
    It also predicted hailstorms at isolated places in the mid-hills of the state on Thursday.
    The weather remained mainly dry in the state on Wednesday, barring light rain in isolated parts. Bhuntar, Dharamshala and Sundernagar experienced severe heat.
    Kukumseri in tribal Lahaul and Spiti was coldest at night, recording a low of 2.4 degrees Celsius, while Una was hottest during the day recording a high of 38 degrees Celsius.
    The rain deficit from March 1 to April 9 is 43 per cent as the state received 75.6 mm of rain against normal rainfall of 133.5 mm.

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