Shimla, April 21 -- 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 twelve hours.

According to the Himachal Pradesh Meteorological Centre, a change in weather conditions is expected after April 22, with clearer skies likely. However, between April 24 and 27, higher hill regions may again experience rainfall and thunderstorms.

"Thunderstorm and hail activity has been reported from several parts of Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours," said Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist at the Shimla Meteorological Centre, in a statement to ANI.

Heavy rainfall was ...