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Kukumseri in Himachal Pradesh Hits -1.6°C as Temperatures Set to Drop Further
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 11:16 AM
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Kukumseri recorded a temperature of minus 1.6°C, with meteorologists warning that the mercury could fall even lower in the coming hours.
Kukumseri, a hill settlement in Himachal Pradesh, registered a temperature of minus 1.6°C early today, according to the state’s weather monitoring network. The reading marks one of the coldest points in the region for the current winter season.
Meteorologists with the Himachal Pradesh Meteorological Department have indicated that the temperature is likely to dip further as a cold front moves across the state. Forecast models suggest that night-time lows could approach the sub-zero mark in several nearby valleys.
Authorities have advised residents to take precautionary measures against severe cold, including dressing in layers and limiting outdoor exposure, especially for the elderly and children. Local transport services have been warned to remain vigilant for any disruptions caused by icy roads.
The drop follows a pattern of early winter chills that have been observed across the Himalayan belt, where temperatures routinely fall below freezing during December and January.
Residents are monitoring updates from the department as the situation develops, and are urged to stay informed through official channels.
Meteorologists with the Himachal Pradesh Meteorological Department have indicated that the temperature is likely to dip further as a cold front moves across the state. Forecast models suggest that night-time lows could approach the sub-zero mark in several nearby valleys.
Authorities have advised residents to take precautionary measures against severe cold, including dressing in layers and limiting outdoor exposure, especially for the elderly and children. Local transport services have been warned to remain vigilant for any disruptions caused by icy roads.
The drop follows a pattern of early winter chills that have been observed across the Himalayan belt, where temperatures routinely fall below freezing during December and January.
Residents are monitoring updates from the department as the situation develops, and are urged to stay informed through official channels.