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IMD Forecasts Rain and Snow in Himachal Dec. 30–Jan. 2 With New Year’s Eve Peak

The forecast offers rare relief after a December with a 99% rainfall deficit across the state.

Tourists enjoy after a fresh spell of snowfall in Sonamarg on Monday. (ANI)
With the expected change in weather, minimum temperatures in the high and mid hill regions of the state are likely to fall by 2–3 degrees Celsius over the next 48 hours. (HT File)
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Overview

  • IMD Shimla projects isolated rain or snow on Dec. 30 and Jan. 2, with light to moderate precipitation at many places on Dec. 31 and at a few places on Jan. 1.
  • Minimum temperatures are expected to drop 2–3°C over 48 hours and a further 2–6°C over the next 3–4 days, with maximums falling 3–7°C over 2–3 days.
  • Thousands of visitors have reached Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Kasauli and Dalhousie for New Year, and most hotels report about 70–80% occupancy.
  • The expected precipitation could aid farmers waiting to begin delayed Rabi sowing, though apple growers caution that reduced chilling hours may hurt the crop.
  • Weather officials have issued alerts and urged caution over dense fog, slippery roads and low visibility as the western disturbance moves across the state.