Thunderstorms and lightning likely in Himachal Pradesh
Under the influence of a Western Disturbance over the western Himalayan region, thunderstorms or lightning are likely over Himachal Pradesh between February 23 and 25 and over Uttarakhand between February 23 and 24, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD). Amid the continuing dry spell in most parts of Himachal, now the local meteorological office has issued yellow warnings of a thunderstorm, hailstorm, and lightning in nine out of 12 districts from February 23 to 25 and predicted wet spells in mid and higher hills, adding to the worries of farmers and fruit growers.
Thunderstorm, hailstorm, and lightning are likely at isolated places in nine districts barring Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur and Solan districts while hailstorm, thunderstorm, and lightning are likely in Chamba, Kangra, and Kullu districts from February 23 to 25; Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Mandi and Shimla districts on February 25.