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News Topical, Digital Desk : Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla and surrounding areas experienced rain and snowfall accompanied by strong winds on Sunday (March 15), while higher elevations in Kullu, Lahaul, and Spiti districts received fresh snowfall. Dense clouds significantly reduced visibility in some areas. Light snowfall also occurred in the upper reaches of Manali, including the Atal Tunnel.
Video of tourists enjoying the snow circulates online
Videos of tourists enjoying the snow near the tunnel are circulating widely on the internet. The snowfall has also brought joy to those involved in the tourism sector, as the holiday season is expected to see an increase in tourist arrivals due to snow in the hills and warmer weather in the plains. However, the potential disruption to the supply of commercial cooking gas cylinders remains a concern.
The Shimla Meteorological Department has issued an "orange alert" for Sunday in view of the possibility of strong winds, lightning, and drizzle in Shimla, Kullu, and Mandi districts. The department has also forecast light rain and snowfall in the state until March 21.
Snowfall warning for Solan and Sirmaur districts on March 19
According to the Meteorological Department, winds of 40-50 kilometers per hour are expected in Kullu and Shimla, along with light rain and thundershowers, and lightning is also possible, which has led to an orange alert. A snowfall warning has also been issued for Solan and Sirmaur districts for Thursday, March 19.
Additionally, the Meteorological Department has issued a "yellow alert" for ten of the twelve districts, except Kinnaur, Lahaul, and Spiti, expecting thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. A new western disturbance is also expected to become active over northwestern India on the night of March 17th.
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