A fresh spell of snowfall has transformed the higher reaches of Manali into a picturesque winter landscape, with snow-covered peaks gleaming under the morning sun as temperatures dipped across the hill town.
Before this, there was heavy rain throughout the state overnight. Storms also occurred in several places. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for hail and storms in five districts today as well.
Districts such as Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba, and Kangra have recorded rainfall, while higher altitude regions like Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur have experienced snowfall, leading to a sharp drop in temperatures.
Dehradun, March 31, 2026 – The weather department has issued a snowfall alert for Uttarakhand’s hilly regions, with light snow expected in popular hill stations and higher-altitude areas. Tourists and locals are advised to take precautions as temperatures drop and roads may become slippery. Drizzle Likely in Plains Meanwhile, the plains of Uttarakhand, including districts.
Fresh snowfall in the Himalayan regions has led to a noticeable drop in temperatures across North India, including parts of Haryana. Weather experts report that temperatures have fallen by up to 5 degrees Celsius in several areas following the latest weather activity. The snowfall has mainly affected higher-altitude regions in states like Himachal Pradesh and.
Hundreds of tourists were stranded overnight near the Atal Tunnel–Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh after sudden snowfall made roads extremely slippery and dangerous. Vehicles heading towards the Lahaul-Spiti region and Manali were forced to halt as traffic movement slowed drastically due to poor visibility and icy road conditions. The snowfall began late in the evening and.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out an urgent medical evacuation of an 85‑year‑old, paralyzed woman from a remote snow‑bound area in Himachal Pradesh’s Dhanderwari village located at about 9,000 feet above sea level. The mission came after heavy snowfall blocked all road access to the region. Airlift Operation Amid Heavy Snowfall An IAF Cheetah helicopter.
Srinagar Airport has cancelled multiple flights, including IndiGo and Air India Express services, due to continuous snowfall and operational constraints.
