Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Hailstorm Hits Himachal Pradesh as Yellow Weather Alert Issued
Hail and rain fell in parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday.
Shimla, Palampur and Jot were among the places hit by hail.
Palampur had the most rain among the locations listed, with 82.7 mm.
Thunderstorms and lightning were also reported in several areas.
The weather office warned that some places could get more storms, lightning and strong winds on Thursday and Friday.
A landslide happened near Dhalli on the Shoghi-Dhalli bypass.
Two vehicles were crossing nearby when it happened.
Police said nobody was hurt and no vehicles were damaged.
The road was closed for a while and then reopened.
Hail fell in Shimla, Palampur and Jot on Wednesday, while rain affected several parts of Himachal Pradesh.
Palampur recorded 82.7 mm of rain in the 24 hours since Tuesday evening, the highest amount listed.
The Shimla meteorological office issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds on Thursday and Friday.
Winds of 30 to 50 kmph were forecast in isolated places in the state.
A landslide near Dhalli briefly closed the Shoghi-Dhalli bypass; police reported no injuries or vehicle damage.
- Who
- Residents and commuters in Himachal Pradesh; the Shimla meteorological office issued the warning.
- What
- Hail, rain, thunderstorms and lightning affected parts of the state, and a yellow weather warning was issued.
- When
- Hail and rain were reported Wednesday, October 7; the warning covers Thursday and Friday.
- Where
- Several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla, Palampur and Jot; a landslide occurred near Dhalli on the Shoghi-Dhalli bypass.
- Why
- The yellow warning was issued for the risk of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
- Highest rainfall listed
- Palampur: 82.7 mm in the 24 hours since Tuesday evening
- Warning period
- Thursday and Friday
- Forecast wind speeds
- 30 to 50 kmph in isolated places
- Reported hail locations
- Palampur, Shimla and Jot
- Coldest nighttime location
- Kukumseri, at 2.9°C
- Highest daytime temperature
- Una, at 32.2°C
- Landslide outcome
- No injuries or vehicle damage were reported; the road reopened after a brief closure.