The plains of North India are not the only ones feeling the scorching heat, as even the hilly states are experiencing unusually high temperatures this year. The sweltering heat in the mountainous regions has left residents distressed. The capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, has shattered a 10-year record with temperatures soaring above 30 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange heatwave alert for several areas in Himachal Pradesh for the next 24 hours and forecasts potential rainfall in some parts of the state including Shimala on May 29.
Heatwave engulfs Himachal Pradesh
Amidst the soaring temperatures, Shimla recorded a maximum of 30.6 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours. This is a first since 2014, indicating a possibility that the 2010 record high of 32.4 degrees Celsius could soon be broken. According to weather officials, the activation of the Western Disturbance from May 29 may bring rainfall and hailstorms to some areas of Himachal Pradesh.
The director of the Meteorological Department, Surendra Pal, indicated that Una in Himachal Pradesh recorded a high of 44 degrees, while the capital Shimla reported a high of 30.6 degrees, the hottest in a decade. He warned of intense heat and possible dust storms over the next 24 hours, but also noted the likelihood of a temperature drop from May 29 due to rain and hailstorms. Meanwhile, people from plains are flocking to Shimla for respite from the heat. Shimla becomes packed with tourists over the weekends. Visitors say that while temperatures in the plains exceed 44 degrees, Shimla offers some relief with temperatures around 30 degrees and cool breezes.
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How's the weather in Dehradun, Uttarakhand?
Uttarakhand is enduring intense heat these days, with capital Dehradun's temperatures reaching 40 degrees. The forecast suggests that Dehradun's max temperature might soar to 40 degrees Celsius. However, with the Western Disturbance getting active from May 29, some parts of the state are expected to experience rain and thunderstorms until June 2. According to IMD, Dehradun's maximum temperature for this week is projected to range from 37 to 40 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures may hover around 26 to 28 degrees Celsius.
Weather in Jammu Kashmir
The region of Jammu and Kashmir is also experiencing an intense heatwave this year. Bhadarwah recorded a peak temperature of 34.6 degrees Celsius, suggesting that the entire state is feeling the heat. Srinagar's daytime temperature remains over 30 degrees. Weather predictions for May 31 and June 1 indicate potential rainfall in Srinagar and other parts of Jammu Kashmir. IMD projects that for the week, Srinagar's maximum temperatures will range from 30 to 33 degrees Celsius, with minimum temperatures expected to be between 15 and 16 degrees Celsius.
