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Rain likely in J&K, Himachal
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, April 25
Rainfall: Rain or thundershowers have occurred at most places in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir and at isolated places in Punjab and Uttaranchal. Weather was mainly dry in the rest of the region. The chief amounts of rainfall in cm are: Himachal Pradesh: Bhang 7, Sunibhajji 6, Dhundi and Shimla 5 each, Bhuntar, Kasol, Patsio and Rampur Bushar 4 each, Sundernagar 3, Berthin, Guler and Nagrota Surian 2 each and Ghamroor, Kahu, Nahan, Nadaun and Pandoh 1 each; Jammu and Kashmir: Batote and Jammu 2 each and Banihal, Pahalgam and Quazigund 1 each.

Temperatures: Past 24 hours change: Maximum temperatures fell largely in Himachal Pradesh, fell appreciably in Haryana and Punjab and changed little elsewhere.

Departures: They were markedly below normal in Himachal Pradesh, appreciably above normal in Rajasthan and normal in the rest of the region. The highest temperature in the region was 43.8°C recorded at Dholpur (Rajasthan).

Forecast valid until the morning of April 27: Rain or thundershowers will occur at many places in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, at a few places in Punjab and Uttaranchal and at isolated places in Haryana. Duststorms or thunderstorms are likely at isolated places in Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

Forecast for Delhi and neighbourhood valid until the morning of April 27: Mainly clear sky, with possibility of thundery development, accompanied by squall in some areas. Maximum temperature will be around 40°C.

Farmers weather bulletin for Delhi forecast valid until the morning of April 27: Development of thunderclouds is likely at a few places. Squall with wind speed exceeding 65 kmph is likely at isolated places.

Outlook for the subsequent two days: No large change.