More rain predicted for next 2 days

Dharamsala, August 20

The Himachal Pradesh Met department has predicted rain and thundershowers across the state in the next 48 hours.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall has been forecast for some places in the lower and mid hills, the department said.

Though Dharamsala and its surroundings which are the rain hub of the state went dry yesterday, rainfall occurred at most places over Himachal Pradesh, the Met said.

Shimla recorded 57 mm of rainfall followed by Nagrota Suriyan in Kangra 52 mm, Kasauli 45mm, Sangrah and Solan 44 mm each, Jubbar Hatti 43 mm , Dharampur 42mm, Kahu 38mm, Naina Devi 32mm and Janjehli 30 mm.

There was no appreciable change in the minimum and maximum temperatures.

Kalpa recorded 12 degrees Celsius the lowest in the state and Saloni 30 degrees Celsius the highest. — PTI