Himachal Pradesh Hailstorm Orange Alert

The Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for hailstorms and thunderstorms in several districts of India — Himachal Pradesh, including District, India — Kangra district, District, India — Mandi district, and District. This intensified weather activity is due to an approaching western disturbance, with light rainfall expected to begin in isolated areas and intensify overnight. Sandeep Sharma, a Senior Scientist at Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department's Meteorological Centre in Shimla, confirmed that the broader impact will be visible on April 17, with light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms expected across various districts. Temperatures in India — Himachal Pradesh have risen and are currently above normal, with no significant drop expected despite the incoming weather. The state has already recorded approximately 65 percent excess rainfall this April, and previous western disturbance spells have triggered similar hailstorm activity.