Weather Update: Heavy rain likely in some parts of Himachal Pradesh, Meteorological Department issues ‘yellow warning’

As light rain continues over parts of Himachal Pradesh, the weather office on Friday issued a yellow alert, predicting heavy rain, thunderstorm and lightning at isolated places on July 13, 14, 17 and 18. Is.

According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, ten roads, including four in Shimla and three each in Mandi and Kangra districts, are closed following rains last week.

Dharamshala received 12.6 mm rainfall, followed by Palampur (6.2 mm), Shimla (3.5 mm), Dalhousie (3 mm), Kangra (2.3 mm), and Chamba and Sarahan (2 mm each).

According to the weather office, from July 1 to July 12, Himachal Pradesh has received 81.8 mm rainfall, which is 4 percent less than the normal rainfall of 85.6 mm.