Dharamshala, April 29 -- The maximum temperature at multiple weather stations was recorded above normal on Monday in parts of Himachal Pradesh, with Una touching a high of 41.6 degrees Celsius, almost five degrees above normal, according to data from India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Shimla centre.

According to the weather office, a heatwave was observed in Una and Bhuntar. Kangra recorded a maximum temperature of 36.6 degrees Celsius, followed by 36.2 degrees Celsius in Sundernagar, 36 degrees Celsius in Bilaspur, 35.6 degrees Celsius in Mandi and 35.3 degrees Celsius in Berthin (Bilaspur district).

The IMD has also issued a yellow alert of heatwave at isolated places in Una, Kullu and Mandi districts for Tuesday and Wednesday. ...