Light snow in Rohtang, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti; Kukumseri records minus 0.5°C
Shimla, October 25
Himachal Pradesh witnessed a sharp change in weather conditions as light snowfall was recorded on Saturday in the higher reaches of Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti, including Rohtang Pass. The season’s first snowfall was also reported at Hatu Peak near Narkanda, bringing a chill to the region.
Light hail was reported at Koksar in Lahaul-Spiti, while temperatures continued to fall across the tribal belt. The fresh spell of snow has intensified the cold in high-altitude areas.Kukumseri in Lahaul-Spiti recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at minus 0.5 degrees Celsius. Keylong recorded 0.1 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature in Tabo settled at 0.9 degrees Celsius. Kalpa in Kinnaur recorded a minimum of 3.2 degrees Celsius.In contrast, the plains remained relatively warmer, with Paonta Sahib recording a minimum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. Shimla and Manali also experienced sunny conditions for much of Saturday.
Light Snowfall Likely in Four Districts
The Meteorological Centre in Shimla has forecast the possibility of light rain and snowfall at isolated places in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti on Sunday, October 25.
However, dry weather is expected across the state from October 26 to 30. The weather department has not issued any warning for this period.
With temperatures dropping in the higher reaches, residents and tourists are likely to experience increasingly cold nights, particularly in the tribal and mountainous areas of Himachal Pradesh.
