Lowest temperature hits 2.5 degrees Celsius…
On Tuesday, 10 December 2024, Shimla witnessed a rare snowfall in early December. It covered the hill station and nearby areas in a blanket of white. The unexpected snowfall gets popular tourist spots like Shimla, Kasauli, and Kufri into picture-perfect winter destinations.
On December 9, Shimla recorded a minimum temperature of 2.5 degrees Celsius, while other regions saw temperatures close to freezing. Seobagh recorded 0 degrees Celsius, Bajaura 0.1 degrees, Manali 0.2 degrees, Kufri 0.4 degrees, Solan 0.5 degrees, and Una 1 degrees.
"It's the first time we witnessed snowfall in early December. This is the season's first snowfall in over two decades," said Ganesh Sud, a long-time resident of Shimla.
However, the snow didn't last long in Shimla due to higher minimum temperatures, according to the Meteorological Department. Higher-altitude regions in Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Kullu, Kinnaur, and parts of Shimla district continued to experience snowfall, while apple belts like Jubbal and Kharapathar also received fresh snow.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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