Severe Hailstorm Lashes Shimla, Traffic Affected Due To Low Visibility. In Pics

On Tuesday afternoon, a powerful hailstorm pounded Shimla and the neighbouring areas, drastically decreasing visibility and disrupting vehicle traffic. (Source: Twitter/@shubhamtorres09)

Meanwhile, higher reaches and tribal areas received another spell of snow, with Koksar getting 17 cm of snow, followed by Gondla (12 cm), Kukumseri (9 cm), Keylong (6 cm) and Kufri (2 cm). Light intermittent rains were witnessed in some parts of the low and middle hills.  Shimla with 19 mm of rains was wettest in the state followed by Manali (14 mm), Hamirpur (6 mm), Bharmaur and Kothi (5 mm each), Narkanda (4 mm) and Saloni (1 mm). (Source: Twitter/@iAjay_Banyal)

The region was lashed by chilly gusts while the sky remained quite cloudy. The hailstorm, which was followed by a thunderstorm and lightning, reduced the temperature, which had been 8 to 10 degrees above average for the previous several days and caused stone fruits to bloom earlier than usual.(Source: Twitter/@shubhamtorres09)

The Western Himalayan Area is expected to see a new Western Disturbance beginning on February 25, according to the local Met office, which has forecast dry weather for the next three days with isolated spots of snow and rain in mid- and high hills. (Source: PTI)

Hail was covering the roadways and building rooftops, making driving dangerous and the roads slick. (Source: PTI)

Due to the recent snowfall, 123 routes have been closed for vehicular travel, including 113 in Lahaul and Spiti, six in Chamba, and two each in Kangra and Kullu. Throughout the state, 76 transformers and nine water delivery networks have been interrupted. (Source: PTI)