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There is heavy snowfall in 6 districts of the state including Himachal’s capital Shimla. At the same time, the rainy season continues in the plains. Although there is light snowfall in Shimla, the hilly areas have been covered with a thick blanket of snow.
A thick layer of snow is lying at Losar in Lahaul Spiti district, Atal Tunnel, Rohtang Pass, Kunjumpass, Baralacha. Light snowfall is occurring in higher altitude areas of Lahaul Spiti, Kinnaur, Kullu and Chamba’s Pangi, Bharmour.
Snow covered the roads on the Ridge in Shimla.
Dry spell broke after two and a half months
After about two and a half months, the weather has broken the cycle of dry spell. Earlier, light flakes of snow had fallen in Shimla on Lohri. After that today the weather took a turn. Clouds were ready to rain in the night itself, but by the time of morning light flakes of snow started falling from the sky.
A light white sheet of snow is lying at Mall Road, US Club, Jakhu in Shimla. Due to snowfall, the cold has also increased significantly in Shimla. Intermittent snowfall is also occurring in the higher reaches of Shimla including Kufri, Narkanda, Khada Patthar, Chaupal, Rohru, Chanshal, Narkanda.
A sheet of snow lay on the roads of Shimla.
Weather will be bad for 5 days
After the Western Disturbance becomes active, the weather will remain bad for the next 5 days. Meteorological Center Shimla Director Surendra Pal said that heavy snowfall alert has been issued in some high altitude areas of Kinnaur, Lahaul Spiti and Kullu districts, while in the higher reaches of Shimla, Chamba, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur districts. The snowfall will continue for the next 3 days.
Heavy snowfall alert in these areas
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heavy snowfall in Teesa and Bhatiyat of Chamba. Heavy snowfall has been reported in the higher reaches of Kangra and Shimla tonight and tomorrow and in Sirmaur district. At the same time, advisory has also been issued by the Meteorological Department for the tourists.
The Meteorological Department has advised tourists not to go to hilly areas. According to the Meteorological Department, where the tourists are, stay there. Be careful driving as the roads are slippery in snowy areas. In case of any emergency, you can call the helpline number.