Himachal Pradesh's lower hills are experiencing rainfall, while its high regions face moderate to heavy snowfall, affecting residents and workers. Severe cold conditions, fog, and landslides have disrupted daily life and essential services in Shimla and surrounding areas,

The first snowfall of the season began in the higher elevations early in the morning, with the plains, including Srinagar, receiving snow later in the afternoon

According to officials, snowfall was also recorded in the famous ski resort of Gulmarg, the tourist resorts of Sonamarg and Pahalgam, Gurez, Zojila axis, Sadhna Top, Mughal Road, and many areas in Bandipora, Baramulla, and Kupwara districts.

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for severe cold waves and heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, affecting key districts like Shimla and Kullu. The adverse weather is expected to persist,

Kullu police said that a rescue operation was launched on December 27 after about 1,000 vehicles got stranded in Solang Nala