The Indian Meteorological (IMD) Center Shimla has predicted snowfall and rain in a few areas of Himachal Pradesh on December 4 and 5, breaking a long dry spell continuing in the state.
The IMD in its fresh weather forecast has predicted snowfall on December 4 and 5, rainfall is expected in mid hills of Himachal Pradesh on December 4, light snowfall is also expected in high hills and higher reaches of the state which would continue till December 5. The weather in plains, low hills of the state will largely remain dry.
The weather in the state would be dry till December 3 and will take a turn after the date due to Western disturbances.
The state government has already geared up the state machinery for the coming winter season and taken several steps for the snowfall in many parts of the state.
Farmers, orchardists and common people are also eagerly waiting for rainfall and snowfall in the state.
The minimum temperatures across the state are also expected to fall by 2°C to 5°C in the next few days leading to much colder days. Similarly, maximum temperatures will also fall by 2°C to 3°C in the coming days.
Minimum temperature in Shimla and Dharamsala was 7°C while it was 1.9°C in Manali. Solan recorded 3.5°C, Kangra 5.3°C, Mandi 4.6°C, Bilaspur 6.5°C, Hamirpur 4.6°C, Bhuntar 1°C, Sundernagar 3.2°C, Kalpa 0.4°C, Narkanda 5.6°C, Kukumseri minus 4.8°C, Paonta Sahib 10°C and Nahan 12.7°C.
