Fog alert issued for Bilaspur, Mandi districts

Dense fog is expected to blanket parts of Bilaspur and Mandi districts during early morning hours over the next two days, with the State Meteorological Department issuing an advisory in effect until December 2. The fog is most likely around the reservoir areas of the Bhakra Dam in Bilaspur and pockets of the Balh valley in Mandi.

Overall, the state is set for clear weather until December 3. A shift is forecast thereafter, with light snowfall and rainfall likely in the middle and higher hills on December 4 and 5.

The past 24 hours remained largely dry across Himachal Pradesh. Maximum temperatures were 2°C to 3°C above normal, while minimum temperatures showed no significant variation. Una continued to be the warmest location with a maximum of 25.2°C, whereas Tabo in Lahaul-Spiti was the coldest, recording –4.7°C.