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Himachal Weather Update:  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a fresh alert warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of Himachal Pradesh. The weather department has issued an orange alert for Chamba, Bilaspur and Sirmaur, while a yellow alert has been issued for Kullu, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti. The weather department has advised residents to remain cautious and avoid going near river banks, landslide-prone areas or low-lying areas.

"In the last 24 hours, Bilaspur, Shimla, Chamba, and Sirmaur districts recorded heavy rainfall at isolated places. The highest was 140 mm in Bilaspur. Today, September 3, monsoon activity is continuing across the state since early morning. The possibility is that this rain will continue across Himachal Pradesh, and in some areas, heavy to very heavy rainfall can also occur," said Sandeep Kumar Kumar, Senior Scientist at IMD Himachal Pradesh.

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Himachal Weather Forecast: THESE Districts On Orange & Yellow Alert

The MeT department has issued an orange alert for Chamba, Bilaspur, Sirmaur, Hamirpur and Mandi, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places. A yellow alert for heavy rain is in place for Kullu, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti.

Himachal Weather: Rainfall Activity Likely To Decrease From Sept 4

The weather department has stated that the intense rainfall is likely to continue till late Wednesday evening, after which relief from heavy rainfall is expected. According to the latest forecast, Shimla, Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall between September 4 and September 8.

“The intense rainfall is likely to continue until late this evening. From September 4 onwards, the intensity will decrease. Between September 4 and 8, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kangra, and Mandi districts may see only light to moderate rainfall in isolated areas. Heavy rainfall alerts are only for today, after which the weather will bring some relief,” news agency ANI quoted Sharma as saying.

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Himachal Records 40% Above Rainfall This Monsoon Season

- According to weather department data, Himachal Pradesh has recorded 40 per cent above-normal rainfall between June 1 and September 3.

- District-wise data shows that Shimla has witnessed 110 per cent more rain, Una has recorded 78 per cent above normal, Solan has seen 75 per cent more rainfall, and Hamirpur and Sirmaur have recorded 50 per cent above average rainfall.

- Lahaul-Spiti recorded the lowest rainfall in Himachal with a slight 13 per cent above-normal rainfall.

- According to the seasonal forecast by the IMD, September is also likely to see above-normal rainfall in Himachal Pradesh.

(With ANI Inputs)