Western Disturbance is getting active again in Himachal Pradesh. Meteorological Center Shimla has given orange alert for heavy rain today. This alert was issued to Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Kullu and Shimla districts.
Heavy rain may occur at some places in these 5 districts today. Yellow alert has been issued for thunderstorm and hailstorm in low and medium altitude areas of the state today. Light snowfall may also occur in the higher reaches during this period.
Hailstorm can also damage the crops of farmers and gardeners. In view of this, the Meteorological Department has issued an advisory to the gardeners to use anti-hail nets more rain today and tomorrow
According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will remain bad in the state for the next 4 days. It may rain at most places today and tomorrow. On March 26 and 27, the weather will be bad at some places only. Due to this the temperature will also drop.
The forecast of hailstorm has increased the concern of the farmers and horticulturists, because apple and other fruits are flowering these days in the state. During this time it is necessary for the weather to remain clear and the temperature to be high. Falling temperatures have adversely affected flowering and setting.
