Shimla, Jan. 27 -- Himachal Pradesh is witnessing an alarming rise in temperature during peak winter, with night temperatures in many places rising significantly above normal; contrary to this, the foothills and plains were comparatively colder.
Shimla recorded a minimum temperature of 9.6 degrees on Monday, which is six degrees above the seasonal average. This warming trend has raised concerns for horticulture, as fruit crops depend on cold winters to remain dormant and prepare for the spring bloom.
Comparing temperatures across the state, Dalhousie stood out with a minimum of 10.5 degrees, a staggering 9.3 degrees above normal. Manali also saw a rise, recording 1.9 degrees, 2.7 degrees above average.
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