A major heatwave is set to grip Pakistan from April 26 to May 1, with temperatures soaring well above normal across much of the country. Relief is expected after May 1 with the arrival of a rain-bearing system, but authorities have urged caution, especially in vulnerable areas.
Rain and thunderstorm activity continued today across the plains and mid-hill regions of Himachal Pradesh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing alerts for thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms over the next 12 hours.
As forecast by the Indian Meteorological Department, several parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed a spell of rain, hailstorm, and strong winds over the past 24 hours. While the weather turned turbulent briefly, so far no damage or loss has been reported from any region.
According to the weather department's alert forecast, lightning, thunder, and gusty winds at 40 to 50 kilometres per hour (km/hr) were possible at some places in Uttarakhand.
According to IMD's latest nowcast bulletin, light to moderate rain accompanied by isolated spells of intense rainfall is likely over Kullu, Mandi, and Kangra districts. These spells may be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, and occasional h
Taking to social media platform X, Itoo wrote, "In light of the continuing severe weather conditions and forecasts, it has been decided that classwork in all schools of the valley shall remain suspended for one day tomorrow (21st April). This decision has been taken as a precautionary ste
Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, leading to the complete closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and damage to several houses.
The Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah landed in the national capital in the early hours on Sunday after it was reportedly diverted to Jaipur on Saturday night.
The forecast includes heavy rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and gusty winds, prompting authorities to implement precautionary measures to safeguard lives and livestock.