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Climate Watch: Shimla Records Warmer-than-Average May
The ongoing heatwave across North India hasn't spared the hills. Today, Shimla is seeing daytime highs near 28°C, nearly 3–4°C above the historical norm for mid-May. While the weather remains a cool refuge compared to the 45°C scorchers in the plains, experts are noting a narrowing "cool escape" window. This warming trend has prompted the HPTDC to focus on high-altitude retreats like Narkanda and Kufri to accommodate tourists seeking genuine "sweater weather," as lower-altitude hill stations face an unusually warm spring
