Shimla, Oct. 7 -- Rain lashed Shimla city on Wednesday afternoon, bringing a sudden change in weather and a sharp chill to the hill station, leaving tourists thrilled while disrupting the daily routine and livelihood of locals.

The sudden spell of rain was accompanied by dense fog in several parts of the city, reducing visibility and forcing residents and workers, including horse operators on the Ridge, to seek shelter.

Tourists, however, welcomed the unexpected weather change and were seen enjoying the rain and cold conditions despite having arrived without warm clothes.

Speaking to ANI, tourist Deepika, who had come from Punjab, said the weather in Shimla was completely different from the hot conditions in Punjab.

"The weather is ve...