Met Office Issues Yellow Weather Alert for Heavy Himachal Rain Till July Thirteenth

Shimla : The meteorological department has issued a yellow weather warning across several parts of Himachal Pradesh, forecasting that widespread heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning will persist over the hilly state until July 13.  According to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, monsoon currents remain highly active across northern India,

causing consistent precipitation over the region. The state has already recorded an excess of 26 percent rainfall in the opening week of July, with tribal districts like Kinnaur experiencing over 160 percent surplus precipitation. Yellow alerts have been explicitly triggered for key tourist and residential hubs including Shimla, Kangra, Mandi, Hamirpur, and Sirmaur, where localized heavy to moderate downpours are expected to disrupt daily routines.  

While minimum temperatures are projected to remain relatively stable, the maximum temperatures could drop significantly by two to four degrees Celsius. Local authorities have cautioned commuters against sudden landslides and reduced visibility on mountainous highways. To combat potential infrastructural damages from the intense wet spell

, the Public Works Department (PWD) has deployed more than 11,000 ground field workers alongside hundreds of heavy earthmovers and bulldozers at landslide-prone intersections to maintain road connectivity.  Fearing flash floods and rapid surges in river water levels, the state disaster management authority has strongly advised travelers, visitors, and residents to strictly avoid venturing near riverbeds, reservoirs, and waterfalls.

In addition, six bailey bridges have been kept on standby for emergency deployment in case isolated remote valleys become cut off by torrents. Heavy thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds blowing at speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour are expected to impact low-lying districts, prompting agriculture departments to issue safety directives for regional farmers protecting vulnerable standing crops.