Himachal to witness dry spell till May 21; temperatures set to rise

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16 May 2026 • 2:54 PM MYT
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After witnessing rain and hailstorms on most days in May, Himachal Pradesh is set to experience relief from cold weather conditions, with temperatures expected to rise by up to 6°C in the coming days.

According to the state’s Meteorological Centre, Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness dry weather conditions till May 21. During this period, minimum temperatures are expected to rise by 2°C to 4°C, while maximum temperatures may increase by 2°C to 6°C, leading to noticeably warmer days across the region.

Meanwhile, weather is expected to remain dry throughout the day.

At present, the minimum temperature in Shimla is 15.8°C, while Dharamsala recorded 10.9°C. Manali stands at 10.2°C, Solan at 15°C, Mandi at 18.5°C, Kangra at 18.2°C, Chamba at 15.2°C, Bilaspur at 20°C, Paonta Sahib at 25°C, Dalhousie at 16.6°C, Sundernagar at 17°C, Kalpa at 6°C, and Keylong at 3.5°C.