15 locations in Himachal Pradesh experience Subzero temperatures
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Shimla, Dec 13,
A cold wave has intensified across Himachal Pradesh, with the mercury in 15 places plummeting below zero. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, Una recorded a minimum temperature of -0.4°C on Friday, six degrees lower than Shimla, which saw 4.4°C.
Temperatures in Lahaul-Spiti’s Tabo and Keylong dropped to -7.5°C each, while Kukukseri was at -7.1°C. Kalpa in Kinnaur recorded -5.2°C, Samdhu was at -4°C, and Berthin in Bilaspur saw -1.5°C. Narkanda and Reckong-peo both registered -1.2°C, and Sundernagar, Bhuntar, and Solan reported -0.1°C. Other notable places like Manali, Seobagh, Bajoura, Hamirpur, Bharmour, Bilaspur, and Mandi experienced temperatures close to or below freezing.
In contrast, the minimum temperatures in Chamba (1.5°C), Kangra (2°C), Dharamshala (3.5°C), Nahan (6.7°C), and Ponta Sahib (8°C) were relatively higher.
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Daytime weather remained dry and pleasant, although moderate fog reduced visibility to 400 meters in Mandi district. The Met Office forecasts mainly dry weather for the next 24 hours.
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