Shimla, May 21 -- After two consecutive days of intense heat wave, heavy rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms swept through several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday afternoon, bringing much-needed relief but also causing temporary disruption to normal life.
According to the Meteorological Centre here, a strong western disturbance triggered pre-monsoon activity across the state. Between 3pm and 6pm, Shimla city and adjoining areas witnessed light rain, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-50 kmph. The sudden change in weather brought down the mercury by 5 to 6 degrees Celsius, offering relief from the scorching heat.
In other parts of the state, moderate thunderstorms accompanied by rain, strong winds (40-60 kmph) and isolated hailst...