Shimla gets season’s first snowfall
Temperature in Shimla fell to 2.7 degrees Celsius, after the hilly town recorded mild snowfall, while Kufri and Mashobra recorded moderate snowfall. Lower areas like Dharamsala, Palampur, Solan, Nahan, Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur and Mandi towns received rain, bringing down the temperature considerably.
Travel Alert: The national highway (NH 5) is blocked ahead of Shimla at Dhalli Kufri Narkanda. All traffic to Kinnaur has been diverted through Dhami-Basantpur road. Snowfall reported from upper Manali and higher regions of Kullu. Jalori pass is blocked due to heavy snow fall.