Rain, snow in Himachal Pradesh, temperature falls

Shimla | Sunday | 23rd September, 2018

Summary:

SHIMLA: Cold conditions swept most parts of upper Himachal Pradesh on Saturday after incessant rain and fresh snowfall on Rohtang Pass and other mountain passes. Fresh snow in high-altitude areas has led to a sudden drop in temperature.Tourists at Rohtang Pass enjoyed the snowfall, while sudden change in weather affected life in Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, and Pangi-Bharmaur. Heavy rainfall warning has been issued at few places of the state for Sunday and Monday.Rohtang Pass received 5cm snowfall, while Kunzum Pass recorded 10cm snowfall. Since Friday evening, many parts of the state had been receiving incessant rainfall. Vehicular traffic along Manali-Leh highway came to a standstill after snowfall..