Shimla, May 24 -- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Himachal Pradesh on Friday, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph.
A yellow alert remains in effect for other parts of the state, as weather disturbances continue to impact normal life across various regions.
According to IMD, heavy rainfall, hailstorm, and windstorm activity are likely to affect mid and high hill districts, with potential disruption in transportation, power supply, and orchard operations.
Rainfall was reported in several areas, including Shimla, Solan, Mandi, and Kullu, while higher reaches of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur received fresh snowfall, bringing down tempera...