Himachal Pradesh receives snowfall in higher reaches

In the last 24 hours, light snowfall was observed in the higher regions of Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, and Shimla districts.

Published on: Jan 31, 2024 4:56 PM IST

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Himachal Pradesh witnessed snowfall in its higher mountains on Wednesday, with many tourists enjoying the snowfall in the hill resort of Kufri. Shimla also experienced snowfall today. (ANI)

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A view of the snow-covered area after a fresh spell of snowfall at Narkanda in Shimla on Wednesday. (ANI)

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The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for snowfall and rainfall in several parts of the hill state, Himachal Pradesh during the next 48 hours. (ANI)

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Many tourists were seen enjoying the snowfall in the hill resort of Kufri.  (HT Photo/Deepak Sansta)

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Manali, Dalhousie, Sangla, Narkanda, and Kufri, popular tourist destinations, received moderate snowfall, while scattered rains occurred in the mid and low hills, ending a prolonged dry spell.  (PTI)

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"We are seeing beautiful snowfall. I am told that this is the first snowfall of 2024. This is like heaven for us. We hope to get more now. It is said that this weather is good for apples and farming." Shreesh, a tourist from Gujarat, told news agency ANI at the Kufri resort.  (PTI)

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First-time visitors who witnessed the snowfall are thrilled by the experience.  (PTI)

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"We have come here with family with the hope of experiencing snowfall, and we are happy that we were able to experience it. This is my first experience in life; people are also very friendly here. We hope this nature will prevail here," said another tourist. (ANI)

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Tourists enjoy horse ride after a fresh spell of snowfall, at Kufri Hill Resort in Shimla. (ANI)

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Narkanda in Shimla district recorded minus -1.3 degrees Celsius, Manali recorded 1.4 degrees Celsius, Kufri recorded 0.1 degrees Celsius, Bhunter in Kullu recorded 6.8 degrees Celsius, Solan recorded 4.0 degrees Celsius, Dalhousie recorded 1.0 degrees Celsius, Dharamshala recorded 5.4 degrees Celsius, and Shimla recorded 2.4 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature. (ANI)