It further predicted light rainfall at a few places in the state on May 1, 2 and 5 and light to moderate rainfall at many places on May 3 and 4 as a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan region from May 2.

The maximum temperature dropped marginally on Tuesday. Una was the hottest in the state, recording 37 degrees Celsius against 41.6 degrees Celsius on Monday.

Maximum temperatures at key tourist destinations were 25.4 degrees Celsius in Shimla, Dharamshala (30 degrees), Manali (28.8 degrees), Narkanda (20.8 degrees) and Dalhousie (22.2 degrees).

There was no significant change in minimum temperatures which fluctuated marginally. Keylong was the coldest during the night with a low of 3.5 degrees Celsius, while Paonta Sahib was warmest at 26 degrees Celsius.

According to the Met office, maximum temperatures are likely to rise by 2-3 degrees during next 48 hours while minimum temperatures are likely to fall by 2-5 degrees in the subsequent 4-5 days.

Shimla and other mid- and higher-hill areas saw a clear day on Tuesday morning. The sky was partially clouded in the evening as cool breeze swept through the region. PTI BPL RUK RUK