Shimla, June 16: Several parts of Himachal Pradesh received light rainfall on Sunday, offering much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat. The State Meteorological Department has forecast continued showers till June 21, with heavy rainfall expected at isolated locations on June 20 and 21.
A yellow weather warning has been issued for 10 districts—excluding the tribal regions of Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti—with the likelihood of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in select areas until June 19.
“The coming days are expected to bring a dip in temperatures across Himachal. We’re anticipating a fall of 4 to 5 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures across most parts of the state,” said a MeT department official.
Over the next few days, the maximum temperatures are expected to decrease further by 2 to 3°C, the official added, bringing sustained relief from the ongoing heatwave conditions.
Despite Sunday’s light showers, weather across Himachal remained largely dry over the past 24 hours, with temperatures fluctuating widely—from a high of 42.2°C in Una to a low of 9.2°C in Kukumseri village in Lahaul and Spiti.
In terms of major town readings:
• Shimla recorded a pleasant 27°C,
• Dharamshala stood at 32°C,
• Manali at 26.7°C,
• Dalhousie at 25°C, and
• Kasauli at 28.7°C.
Other notable maximum temperatures included:
Solan (31.4°C), Mandi (35.8°C), Kangra (35.3°C), Nahan (33.8°C), Bilaspur (35.4°C), Hamirpur (36.2°C), Keylong (21.9°C), Kalpa (22.4°C), Kufri (22.6°C), Bhuntar (37.2°C), Sundernagar (35.1°C), Narkanda (20.9°C), and Reckong Peo (29.1°C).
While Una remained the hottest spot in the state, temperatures in high-altitude regions such as Keylong, Kufri, and Narkanda continued to hover in the low twenties and below, offering a welcome escape for tourists.
The MeT department has urged citizens to stay updated with local advisories, especially in the 10 districts under the weather warning, and to avoid exposure during lightning or gusty wind conditions. The expected dip in mercury is likely to bring both residents and tourists some comfort after a prolonged spell of summer heat.
