Fresh western disturbance likely to bring snowfall to Himachal: IMD

Tourist destinations across Himachal Pradesh are witnessing a heavy rush ahead of the New Year celebrations, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast snowfall and rain in many parts of the state over the next 48 hours due to a fresh western disturbance.

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The Meteorological Centre, Shimla, on Monday said a fresh and active western disturbance is expected to affect Himachal Pradesh from December 30, with its impact likely to continue till the afternoon of January 2. Snowfall is expected in several popular tourist destinations, including Shimla, Kufri, Narkanda, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kullu and the Rohtang region of Lahaul-Spiti on December 31 and January 1.

Shobhit Katiyar, Senior Scientist, IMD Himachal Pradesh, said that weather conditions remained largely dry across the state over the past 24 hours.

“During the last 24 hours, the weather remained mostly dry across Himachal Pradesh and sunshine prevailed at most places. Looking ahead, an active western disturbance will become active from December 30 and will continue till January 2 afternoon,” Katiyar said.