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IN PHOTOS: Heavy snowfall turns Shimla into a winter wonderland; IMD predicts more snowfall in next 24 hours

Updated On: 23 January, 2026 02:15 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Heavy snowfall blanketed Shimla, transforming the Himachal Pradesh capital into a winter wonderland. Tourist footfall surged as IMD predicted more snowfall in the next 24 hours, with temperatures dropping across mid-hill stations and weather warnings issued for higher reaches. (Pics/PTI)  

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Over the past 24 hours, Himachal Pradesh has seen a lot of rain and snowfall, while the temperatures in some areas of the state have remained above normal on Friday (Pics/PTI)
Over the past 24 hours, Himachal Pradesh has seen a lot of rain and snowfall, while the temperatures in some areas of the state have remained above normal on Friday (Pics/PTI)
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Heavy snowfall in Shimla on Friday covered the capital of Himachal Pradesh and turned it into a winter wonderland

Heavy snowfall in Shimla on Friday covered the capital of Himachal Pradesh and turned it into a winter wonderland

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Amid the snowfall, tourists have begun arriving in large numbers following the season's first heavy snowfall, which continues intermittently in the region

Amid the snowfall, tourists have begun arriving in large numbers following the season's first heavy snowfall, which continues intermittently in the region

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The IMD further said that mid-hill stations witnessed a fall of 2 to 6 degrees Celsius during the last 24 hours, along with parts of Himachal Pradesh experiencing heavy snowfall

The IMD further said that mid-hill stations witnessed a fall of 2 to 6 degrees Celsius during the last 24 hours, along with parts of Himachal Pradesh experiencing heavy snowfall

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The fresh snowfall has not only boosted tourist footfall in Shimla but has also enhanced the winter charm of the cold hill town, making it a memorable experience for visitors

The fresh snowfall has not only boosted tourist footfall in Shimla but has also enhanced the winter charm of the cold hill town, making it a memorable experience for visitors

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Amid the snowfall, IMD also reported thunderstorms at isolated places, including Sundernagar, Kangra, Shimla, Murari Devi, and Jubbarhatti

Amid the snowfall, IMD also reported thunderstorms at isolated places, including Sundernagar, Kangra, Shimla, Murari Devi, and Jubbarhatti

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While the weather looks quite beautiful, IMD has advised residents and tourists to remain cautious, especially in higher reaches and wind-prone areas, due to snowfall, gusty winds, and changing weather conditions

While the weather looks quite beautiful, IMD has advised residents and tourists to remain cautious, especially in higher reaches and wind-prone areas, due to snowfall, gusty winds, and changing weather conditions

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