Heavy rain and snowfall forecast in Himachal Pradesh; orange alert issued
• The Meteorological Centre in Himachal Pradesh has issued orange and yellow weather alerts for Thursday, 15 October
• Heavy rainfall is expected across much of the state, with higher elevations likely to experience significant snowfall. Six districts—Shimla, Kullu, Kangra, Mandi, Hamirpur, and Sirmour—are under an orange alert, indicating heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Meanwhile, Solan, Chamba, and Lahaul and Spiti districts are under a yellow alert, forecasting light to moderate precipitation.
Impact & Risks
The heavy rainfall and snowfall may lead to disruptions in daily life across Himachal Pradesh. Landslides are a potential risk in the orange alert districts, and water levels in rivers and streams may rise significantly, posing flood risks. Travel in higher altitudes could be hazardous due to snowfall, and power outages may occur due to lightning and gusty winds.
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