Southwest Monsoon enters Himachal, likely to cover entire State in next 2-3 days
Southwest Monsoon enters Himachal, likely to cover entire State in next 2-3 days
Shimla, June 30,
The Southwest Monsoon officially advanced into parts of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, bringing the seasonal rains to several districts across the state.
According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon has covered the entire Kinnaur district and most parts of Kullu and Lahaul & Spiti districts. It has also advanced into many parts of Shimla and Mandi districts, besides reaching some areas of Sirmaur and Kangra districts.
The Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) currently passes through 20°N/60°E, 20°N/65°E, 20°N/70°E, Surat, Indore, Sagar, Sidhi, Azamgarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Dehradun, Mandi, 33.5°N/76.8°E and 35°N/80°E.
The IMD has indicated that meteorological conditions remain favourable for the further advancement of the Southwest Monsoon over the remaining parts of Himachal Pradesh during the next two to three days.
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With the arrival of the monsoon, several regions of the state are expected to witness widespread rainfall activity, providing relief from summer temperatures but also increasing the risk of landslides, flash floods and waterlogging in vulnerable areas. Authorities have advised residents and tourists to remain updated on weather advisories and exercise caution, particularly in hilly and landslide-prone zones.
The onset of the monsoon is crucial for Himachal Pradesh’s agriculture and horticulture sectors, especially for apple-growing regions and kharif crop cultivation, though excessive rainfall can pose challenges to infrastructure and transportation networks.
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