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Fresh snowfall, rain in Himachal Pradesh

SHIMLA: The high altitude areas of the tribal districts of Kinnuar, Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu and Chamba of Himachal Pradesh are experiencing a fresh spell of intermittent snowfall, while light rain lashed the lower areas of the districts on Sunday.

Keylong, the district headquarters of Lahaul-Spiti, and other higher hills had received about two inches of snowfall till evening, while light showers lashed the lower areas of the district.

Official sources said the snow began at about 2 pm and was being experienced at the high altitude areas only, plummeting temperatures in the district.

Baralacha Pass and Lady of Keylong and other mountain peaks, Petsio and Kibber village, the highest village of the world situated at an altitude of 16,000 feet, were also experiencing snowfall in the district. The 13,050 feet-high Rohtang Pass was also receiving snowfall, hampering the snow-clearing work on the Manali-Leh road. Reckong Peo in Kinnuar district was also experienced mild snowfall in higher hills, which were engulfed under a thick cover of fog.

Pangi Valley and Bharmaour area of Chamba district also experienced mild snowfall, while the lower areas of the districts were lashed by light showers.

The mighty Dhauladhar ranges, overlooking the Kangra Valley, were also experiencing mild intermittent snowfall, official sources said.

The famous tourist resort of Manali in Kullu district was also experiencing light showers, while the higher peaks were receiving mild intermittent snowfall since afternoon.

The coldwave conditions in the tribal districts of the state revived today after receiving snow and rain and official sources said the night and day temperatures in the districts had risen by a few degrees in the last few days due to bright sunshine.

Shimla and its adjoining areas were lashed by strong velocity winds this afternoon, forcing people to remain indoors.

The sky remained overcast for the larger part of the day, while bright sunshine greeted people later in the day.

The state capital Shimla recorded a night temperature of 14.6 degrees.

- UNI

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