Shimla, (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 12 (Diary Times): Following further snowfall, the Himachal Pradesh valleys are once again entirely blanketed in a white sheet. Since previous night, snow has begun falling in the highlands of the districts of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Kullu, Chamba, and Shimla. In several areas of the plains, there is heavy fog and rain at the same time. Rain and snowfall in the state have made the cold wave worse. In half a dozen cities, the temperature has dropped to below zero. In the upcoming days, the state is expected to see additional rain and snowfall, according to the Meteorological Department.
Gondla received six centimeters of new snow, Kothi, Khadrala, Keylong, and Shilaru each received five, Jot received four, and Kalpa received one centimeter, all according to the Meteorological Department. With a low of -5.2 degrees on Sunday, Tabo in Lahaul-Spiti is still the coldest spot in the world right now. Other hilly and tribal regions also experience temperatures below zero. In the Shimla district, Narkanda and Kufri registered -2.9 and -1.2 degrees Celsius, respectively, while Kukumseri recorded -2.8 degrees, Sumdo -2.7 degrees, and Kalpa -1 degree Celsius. In Manali, the low temperature was 1.4 degrees, while in Shimla it was 2.2 degrees.
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Kinnaur and Chamba mountain ranges experience snowfall
The higher elevations in the districts of Kinnaur and Chamba have recently received snowfall. One centimeter of snow has fallen in Kinnaur’s Kalpa, and the Chamba district is still seeing precipitation. Adding to the mix, Narkanda, Kharapathar, and Chaupal in the Shimla district have all had snowfall at higher elevations and light rain at lower ones.
Highway 05 in the Shimla area and the adjacent area
Shimla, the capital, saw snowfall during the day, much to the delight of the tourists. The higher elevations of the Shimla district have experienced a little dusting of snow. The snowfall has forced the closure of National Highway-05, which connects Theog to Narkanda. Nevertheless, automobiles are free to use National Highway-705 from Theog to Hatkoti. There is no longer any traffic on State Highway-8 (Deha-Choupal). The authorities are actively working to restore traffic flow.
A blanket of snow at Manali, a tourist’s paradise
In the higher parts of Manali, new snow has fallen. A blanket of white snow covers the hills here, making them a popular destination for sightseers. Nonetheless, people are turning to bonfires and warm clothing as the cold has intensified as a result of the temperature dip.
On the plains, heavy rain and thick fog
Fog and rain have also impacted life on the state’s plains. Una, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur are all affected by the heavy rain and thick fog. A yellow fog warning is in effect for the plains for the following three days, according to the Meteorological Department.
The 16th will mark the return of snowfall
The state’s weather will be clear from January 13th to 15th, according to the Meteorological Department, but between January 16th and 18th, snow and rain are again possibilities. The government agency has issued a warning to the public, urging them to exercise caution and stay away from locations with high elevations.
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