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Una Sizzles at 43°C, Heatwave Persists Across Himachal

Shimla, June 12(UNI) Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with Una recording a scorching maximum temperature of 43.0°C on Wednesday — the highest in the state.
Despite a marginal dip of 0.5°C from the previous day, temperatures remain well above normal in most parts of the region, intensifying discomfort for residents.
According to the Meteorological Department's 5:30 PM bulletin, several places in the state reported temperatures significantly above the seasonal average. Kalpa in tribal Kinnaur was unusually warm at 28.4°C, marking a 5.5°C departure from normal. Bhuntar (37.5°C), Manali (30.8°C), and Dharamshala (36.0°C) also reported temperatures 4 to 5 degrees above the norm.
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