The tribal and upper areas of Himachal Pradesh have received light snowfall in the last 24 hours while the plains and lower areas have received widespread rainfall. This has led to a drop in temperature and at many places, the minimum temperature is being recorded below zero.
The high peaks of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Kullu and Shimla districts of Himachal Pradesh have been once again covered in a white sheet of fresh snow. Till this afternoon, light snowfall continued in these districts while light rain has occurred in the plains and mid-hills of the state. The administration has deployed heavy machinery to restore the roads blocked for traffic due to snowfall and traffic has been restored on Theog-Narkanda road in Shimla district. The administration has appealed to the people to take precautions while driving in view of the slippery roads. The Meteorological Department has predicted clear weather in the state for the next two days. However, there is a possibility of dense fog in some areas during this period.
