A fresh spell of snowfall and rain has swept across the Western Himalayan region, with multiple states witnessing wintry conditions and travel disruptions.
Himachal Pradesh experienced heavy snowfall in high-altitude areas like Rohtang and the Atal Tunnel, forcing authorities to shut routes near Solang Nala due to adverse weather.
In Shimla, persistent rain and mist have engulfed the city, bringing temperatures down after days of showers.
The India Meteorological Department attributed this widespread activity to active western disturbances and large-scale thunderstorm systems.
It has forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (40-60 kmph) across the Western Himalayan region on March 20, with isolated heavy precipitation in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
