KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The base temperature in Shimla was recorded at 4.7 degrees Celsius.
- The Met dept has anticipated downpour and snowfall in separated regions of Shimla today.
Shimla: The capital city of Himachal Pradesh saw its first snowfall of the period on Sunday night carrying cheer to the vacationers who have come here to observe Christmas and New Year.
The snowfall started at around 9:15 pm yesterday at Mall Road, Jakhu, Chhota Shimla and other famous city zones.
Following the hefty spell of the day off, Police gave a warning saying all streets in upper Shimla are hindered because of snowfall and roads in Shimla city are dangerous.
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla receives fresh snowfall; visuals from Jakhoo area of the city. pic.twitter.com/5ROOFvJa2F
— ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2020
The base temperature in Shimla was recorded at 4.7 degree Celsius, and it is probably going to plunge further in the coming days.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has anticipated more downpour and snowfall in different Himachal Pradesh pieces, including Shimla, today.
As per the MeT office, Lahaul Spiti remains the coldest spot in the state with less 11.6 degree Celsius temperature while Keylong, Kalpa and Manali kept on shuddering at freezing temperatures.
Kalpa in Kinnaur area and Manali in the Kullu region recorded a low of less 3.4 and short 0.6 degrees Celsius, individually. In the interim, Dalhouse recorded a low of 2.9 degrees Celsius and Kufri 3.6 degrees.
Least temperatures in Mandi, Bhuntar, Sundernagar and Solan settled at short 2, less 1.6, less 1.2 and less 0.5 degrees Celsius, separately.
Kangra recorded the most noteworthy temperature in the state at 19.4 degrees Celsius.