2021 First Snowfall in Himachal!

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Sightseers cheer as Shimla receives heavy snowfall.

Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, saw the primary snowfall of the season. Wherever the attention goes, only white and white everywhere. Snow blankets cover Shimla and other tourist spots like Kufri, Kilang, and Kalpa. Shimla and other parts of Himachal Pradesh have received continuous heavy snowfall since Thursday morning.

 

Tourists also rejoiced at the sudden snowfall. They are enjoying skiing in the Solang Valley of Manali. Shimla’s copper level has dropped below freezing, roads in Shimla and adjoining areas have been blocked due to snowfall. There are even reports of power outages. However, the meteorological office forecast that the temperature will rise more from today.  The officials have assumed, scattered to fairly widespread light to moderated rain with isolated thunderstorms.

 

On the other hand, the Ministry of Railways has shared an image of the Heritage Toy Train of seven special coaches running on the Shimla-Kalka narrow gauge line. Officials say, “Ice-covered locomotive (engine) on the snow-covered track of Shimla. The view of the Shimla-Kalka Heritage route has mesmerized everyone.”