Weather office issues orange alert in Himachal Pradesh July 2-3
India
Heads up, Himachal Pradesh! The weather office has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain in some areas on July 2 and 3.
This follows a spell of thunderstorms and lightning that hit Shimla, Kangra, and Sundernagar since Saturday evening.
Kangra and Mandi likely heavy rain
Kangra and Mandi are likely to get heavy to very heavy rain both days, while Kullu, Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur could see downpours on July 3.
Murari Devi topped the rainfall charts with 63.6mm in the last day.
For those keeping track of temperatures: Kukumseri was chilly at just 8.3 Celsius, but Una saw a hot 36 Celsius, so it's been quite a weather mix!