The India Meteorological Department, or the IMD’s Shimla centre, has issued a yellow alert for Himachal Pradesh. They have released a warning of thunderstorms and lightning at isolated locations on Monday, March 10, 2025. The thunderstorms are predicted to last from Wednesday through Friday. Several high-altitude areas experienced light snowfall on Monday, with Keylong recording 1 cm of accumulation and traces observed in Gondla, according to meteorological officials. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about this particular yellow alert in Himachal Pradesh.
Yellow Alert Issued In Himachal Pradesh
According to an article that was recently published by the Hindustan Times or the HT, snowfall was reported near the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang. In response, the authorities in Lahaul and Spiti have advised against unnecessary travel.
They have also cautioned residents to avoid sensitive areas. Despite these isolated snow flurries, weather conditions across the state have remained predominantly dry since Sunday evening. Tabo, situated in the tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti, registered the state’s lowest temperature at minus 3.1 degrees Celsius.
This reading highlights the significant temperature variations across Himachal Pradesh’s diverse topography, with higher elevations experiencing considerably colder conditions.
What Travellers Should Know
The pre-monsoon period from March 1 to 10 has seen above-average precipitation throughout the state. The Met Office reports that Himachal Pradesh received 50.4 mm of rainfall during this timeframe. Compared to the normal expectation of 34.9 mm, there is a 44 per cent surplus.
These meteorological patterns are characteristic of the pre-monsoon transition in the Himalayan region. The fluctuating temperature and intermittent precipitation events are common. The yellow alert serves as a precautionary measure for residents and visitors, particularly those in remote or high-altitude locations.
Local authorities continue to monitor weather conditions closely, especially in areas prone to disruption from snowfall or thunderstorms. Travellers planning to visit the region should remain informed about changing weather patterns and heed official advisories.
The combination of unseasonably high rainfall and persistent cold temperatures in higher elevations presents challenges for local communities while also contributing to vital snowpack and water reserves that will benefit the region during warmer months.
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