Himachal Pradesh attracts tourists with heavy snowfall

Heavy snowfall greeted people in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday with tourist places like Manali and Dharamsala coming to a standstill causing the northern region to witness an intense cold wave. Temperatures dropped lower in Uttar Pradesh and the adjoining NCR region due to rainfall at some places along with heavy snow in neighbouring states. According to the meteorological department, more thunder showers and dense fog are expected in the region. The visibility dropped to below 10 metres at some places.

Rain also lashed other areas like Palampur, Solan, Nahan, Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur and Mandi, bringing down the temperatures. The officials have also been advising tourists not to venture into remote areas as chances of heavy snow were high.