- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Fri, 01 May 2026 09:08 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Light snowfall was recorded across the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, including key mountain passes such as Rohtang Pass, Shinkula Pass, Baralacha La and Kunjum Pass. Meanwhile, intense hailstorms lashed several parts of the state, including Shimla, Kufri, Fagu, Theog and Mashobra, causing significant damage to apple orchards and crops such as peas and cabbage. Wheat harvesting in lower areas was also disrupted.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, high elevation regions are going to experience thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 40 km/h and widespread rainfall on May 3-4, except in Lahaul and Spiti, and Kinnaur. There should be light rain and/or snow throughout the higher elevation regions on May 1-2, but mostly sunny in the lower elevation regions.
During the last 24 hours, the highest rainfall in the state was recorded in Jubbarhatti of Shimla at 34 mm, Sarahan at 30 mm, Shimla at 20 mm and Nahan at 6 mm.
The recent snowfall, hailstorm, and rain have caused a difference of two to three degrees in the maximum temperature. Some places have seen a drop, while others have seen an increase. Yesterday, Una saw a drop of 2.6 degrees, while other areas like Dharamsala, Bhuntar and Mandi experienced an increase of about 3 degrees Celsius.
The state experienced daytime highs from 2 to 6.5 degrees below the normal, and Manali and Bhuntar were below their averages the most.
Minimum temperatures dropped by 1-2 degrees, while strong winds of up to 50 km/h were recorded in Tabo, with similar conditions reported in Kangra. The highest temperature in the state was recorded in Una at 33.4 degrees Celsius.
The recorded minimum and maximum temperatures (Degrees Celsius) across key locations:
- Shimla: 12.8 / 21.2
- Sundernagar: 13.7 / 30.5
- Bhuntar: 10.5 / 23.4
- Kalpa: 5.2 / 16.5
- Dharamsala: 5.2 / 29.0
- Kangra: 16.7 / 31.6
- Una: 18.2 / 33.4
- Nahan: 17.1 / 30.4
- Solan: 13.0 / 28.0