Shimla, March 20 -- The continuous rainfall over the past five days, coupled with snowfall in higher reaches, has led to a sharp drop in temperatures across Himachal Pradesh, bringing back winter-like conditions even as the state had begun transitioning into summer.

In Shimla, the sudden dip in temperature has forced residents to take out woollen clothes once again. The unseasonal weather has disrupted daily routines, with school children, office-goers, and commuters facing difficulties due to persistent rain and cold conditions.

A local school student, Kanika, said the weather shift has made daily life challenging. She noted that while the state was witnessing rising temperatures earlier, the sudden spell of rain and snowfall had cause...