After running dry for quite some time rains have once again picked up pace over the hills. In fact, many parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in a span of 24 hours, from 8.30 am on Thursday received heavy rains. The capital city Dehradun received 58 mm of rain during this period, while Dharamsala observed 81 mm of rain. Una and Mandi recorded 26 mm and 11 mm of rain, respectively.
According to forecasters moderate to heavy rains are likely to continue for the next 48 hours in Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Parts of Jammu and Kashmir may also get good rains until tomorrow.
The reason for these rains is the first active Western Disturbance of this month which has approached Jammu and Kashmir. Although one after another feeble Western Disturbances have approached the northern parts of Jammu and Kashmir previously this month, their impact has been negligible.
Also, during this time, moderate humid winds from the Bay of Bengal are enhancing the rainfall activities over the hilly regions of Western Himalayas.
These rains have triggered widespread waterlogging, flash floods, landslides, mudslide as well as traffic jams in the region. Skymet advises tourists to travel cautiously while in the hilly regions for the next few days.
Rains are likely to subside September 29 onward as the Western Disturbance will move away. Some on and off rains are likely in the region but these rains will not be severe. Moreover, the weather might turn pleasant and cool due to on and off light rains and cloud cover. However, one or two short intense spells cannot be ruled out during this time as well.
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