Archive · 14 Dec 2025
IMD Forecasts Weather Changes in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh
The weather department in India, called the IMD, says there might be a little rain or snow in some high and mid-hill areas of Himachal Pradesh, like Chamba, Kullu, and Lahaul and Spiti, in the next 36 hours.
In Kashmir, higher-altitude areas received light snowfall, and there might be more snow in the coming days.
The temperatures in these areas will stay the same for the next day and then might get a bit colder, dropping by 2 to 4°C over the next two or three days.
The region has also been experiencing a severe dry spell with a rainfall deficit of over 82%.
This is important for people living there to know what to expect from the weather.
IMD forecasts light rain or snow in Chamba, Kullu, Sirmour, and Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.
Higher-altitude areas in Kashmir received light snowfall, with more expected in the coming days.
Minimum temperatures to remain unchanged for the next 24 hours, then drop by 2 to 4°C over the next two to three days.
Kashmir and Jammu divisions have experienced a rainfall deficit of over 82% between November 1 and December 9.
Mostly cloudy weather expected across Jammu and Kashmir through mid-December, with possible light snowfall on December 14–15 and 19–20.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- Forecast of light rain or snow and temperature changes
- When
- Next 36 hours, with possible snowfall in coming days
- Where
- Chamba, Kullu, Sirmour, Lahaul and Spiti, Kashmir Valley, Jammu
- Why
- To inform about weather conditions and expected temperature changes
- Regions Affected
- Chamba, Kullu, Sirmour, Lahaul and Spiti, Kashmir Valley, Jammu
- Type of Precipitation
- Light rain or snow
- Duration
- Next 36 hours, with possible snowfall in coming days
- Temperature Change
- 2 to 4°C drop over 2-3 days, slight rise in minimum temperatures
- Weather Forecast
- Dry weather for remaining week, mostly cloudy through mid-December
- Rainfall Deficit
- Over 82% in Kashmir and Jammu divisions
