- By Imran Zafar
- Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:36 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness light to moderate rain and snowfall in higher reaches from January 15 to 20 due to a western disturbance, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The met department stated that intermittent light rain and snowfall are likely on January 15, 17, 18, and 20 in several regions.
Meanwhile, the state remains under the influence of a cold wave following the recent rain and snowfall. Dense fog has blanketed the plains, causing severe morning and evening chills. IMD issued a fog alert for Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, and Mandi districts, even as clear skies prevailed in high-altitude areas.
On Makar Sankranti, Himachal Pradesh enjoyed clear weather, resulting in a two-to-three-degree Celsius rise in maximum temperatures. However, minimum temperatures continue to drop, leaving the state in the grip of a cold wave.
On the foundation day of the Meteorological Department, Atul Dogra, Joint Director of the Agriculture Department, highlighted efforts to expand the weather monitoring network under the Central Government's WINDS program. This initiative aims to provide farmers and horticulturists with timely weather updates.
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Dr Sanjeev Sharma, Principal Scientist at the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI), noted that the weather observatory data and forecasts help issue advisories to potato farmers, ensuring better crop management and disaster preparedness.
