The first snowfall of the season began in the higher elevations early in the morning, with the plains, including Srinagar, receiving snow later in the afternoon

Himachal Pradesh's lower hills are experiencing rainfall, while its high regions face moderate to heavy snowfall, affecting residents and workers. Severe cold conditions, fog, and landslides have disrupted daily life and essential services in Shimla and surrounding areas,

While people are getting to experience ‘white Christmas’ in Shimla, Manali and other tourist hubs of Himachal, snowfall has led to closure of over 200 roads.

Kullu police said that a rescue operation was launched on December 27 after about 1,000 vehicles got stranded in Solang Nala

Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on Friday received heavy snowfall, leading to traffic snarls in several places. Under the influence of a western disturbance, light to moderate snowfall was recorded in most areas of Kashmir,