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Fresh Snowfall and Rain Hit Himachal Pradesh as Met Predicts Wet Spell Until October 17
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News18•11-10-2026, 20:30
Fresh Snowfall and Rain Hit Himachal Pradesh as Met Predicts Wet Spell Until October 17
- •Fresh snowfall was recorded on the high peaks of the Dhauladhar range and at Shinku La Pass, while mid and lower areas experienced light to moderate rainfall.
- •Authorities restricted vehicle movement in high-altitude areas and prohibited 4x2 vehicles and two-wheelers from Darcha towards Baralacha La and Shinku La Pass.
- •The Shimla Meteorological Centre issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and lightning, forecasting a wet spell across the state till October 17.
- •Kangra recorded the highest rainfall at 31.2 mm, accompanied by hailstorms in parts of Sarahan and Palampur.
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Fresh snowfall was recorded on the high peaks of the Dhauladhar range in Kangra district and at Shinku La Pass in Lahaul and Spiti district, according to officials on Sunday.
The movement of all 4x2 vehicles and two-wheelers from Darcha towards Baralacha La and Shinku La Pass has been prohibited. Drivers making unavoidable journeys are advised to use 4x4 vehicles fitted with snow chains.
The Shimla Meteorological Centre issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places until Thursday and forecasted a wet spell across the state extending through October 17.
