Shimla covered under blanket of snow, normal life disrupted

Most places in the hill state continued to reel under severe cold as the upper reaches are experiencing intermittent snowfall while the plains witness rainfall.

Updated on: Jan 11, 2022 7:32 PM IST

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The famous Indian tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, also known as Queen of Hills, witnessed the season's first snowfall on January 8. Roads connecting the state capital with the upper areas of Shimla district were affected due to the accumulation of snowfall. (PTI)

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Renowned tourist destinations Kufri and Narkanda in Shimla district, too, received snowfall. (PTI)

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Normal life in tribal districts Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur and Pangi, and Bharmour of Chamba district was thrown out of gear due to snowfall. (PTI)

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Tourists park their vehicles on the roadside and enjoy playing in the snow at Kufri in Shimla. (ANI)

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Tourists ride horses after heavy snowfall at Kufri near Shimla paints the town in white. (PTI)

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Shimla meteorological centre director Surender Paul said inclement weather will prevail till January 12. (ANI)

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The Shimla Municipal Corporation deployed men and machinery to open the roads within the city so that there is no disruption in road connectivity. (ANI)