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Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Himachal Pradesh on Sept 26, Winds Up to 40 km/h
✍️ Punjab Newsline
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 03:47 PM
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The Himachal Pradesh meteorological department has issued a rain and thunderstorm alert for September 26, with wind speeds expected to reach 40 km per hour.
The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority has raised a weather alert for September 26, citing the likelihood of heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms across the state. Meteorologists forecast that wind speeds could peak at around 40 kilometres per hour, posing risks to outdoor activities and low‑lying areas.
Authorities have advised residents to secure loose objects, avoid travel on exposed roads, and stay tuned to local bulletins for real‑time updates. Emergency services are on standby to respond to any incidents arising from the expected weather conditions.
The alert covers the entire state, with particular emphasis on the hilly districts where sudden gusts can trigger landslides or damage infrastructure. The department will reassess the situation later in the day and may extend the warning if conditions worsen.
Citizens are encouraged to follow safety guidelines issued by the police and disaster management teams, and to limit non‑essential movement until the storm subsides.
This weather warning follows a pattern of seasonal disturbances that frequently affect the Himalayan region during the monsoon transition period.
Authorities have advised residents to secure loose objects, avoid travel on exposed roads, and stay tuned to local bulletins for real‑time updates. Emergency services are on standby to respond to any incidents arising from the expected weather conditions.
The alert covers the entire state, with particular emphasis on the hilly districts where sudden gusts can trigger landslides or damage infrastructure. The department will reassess the situation later in the day and may extend the warning if conditions worsen.
Citizens are encouraged to follow safety guidelines issued by the police and disaster management teams, and to limit non‑essential movement until the storm subsides.
This weather warning follows a pattern of seasonal disturbances that frequently affect the Himalayan region during the monsoon transition period.