Shimla, May 29 -- The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast a spell of pre-monsoon showers across Himachal Pradesh starting May 31, which is likely to continue till the first week of June.
This shift in weather is attributed to a cyclonic circulation over Jammu and Kashmir and upper-level disturbances extending over Punjab and Rajasthan. As a result, the state is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall at many places, with isolated heavy spells in some districts.
This forecast is seen as a boon for Kharif sowing activities, which have been preponed by farmers owing to favourable water discharge in irrigation channels and timely moisture availability.
During the past 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on May 29, several parts of H...