Yellow alert for storm, lightning

The Weather Department has issued a yellow alert for a thunderstorm and lightning at most places in the state over the next four days. Gusty winds at a speed of around 40 km per hour to 50 km per hour are likely at many places during this period. Except for Lahaul and Spiti, all other districts will experience tough weather conditions on all four or two-three days.

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A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from May 2. There’s also forecast of light to moderate precipitation in some parts of mid hills and low hills/plains and at isolated places in high hills from May 1 to 3. Light to moderate precipitation is likely in many parts of mid hills and low hills/plains and in some parts of high hills on May 4.