Christmas Joy with Snow and Chill: North India Faces Train Delays, Road Closures, and Tourist Rush

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:19am on 25 Dec 2024,Wednesday Weather & Environment

Fresh snowfall in Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir turned Christmas into a snowy delight for tourists. Himachal’s Shimla, Kullu, and Mandi districts saw heavy snow, closing 223 roads, including three highways. Temperatures dropped to minus 6.9°C in Lahaul and Spiti. In Kashmir, freezing temperatures hit water supply lines, with Gulmarg at minus 7.4°C. Delhi faced dense fog and rain, delaying trains and affecting flights. In Uttarakhand, heavy snow hit Badrinath and nearby areas. Rajasthan experienced rain and cold, with Dungarpur recording 5°C. Weather officials predict colder days ahead in the region.

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