Shimla, June 27 -- Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla, is witnessing a massive influx of tourists seeking relief from the scorching heat in the plains, with nearly 1.8 million vehicles recorded entering the city during the months of May and June, according to Shimla Police.

The ongoing summer tourist season has brought heavy weekend crowds to Shimla and other popular hill destinations across the state. Despite the surge in traffic, police officials say comprehensive traffic management measures have ensured smooth vehicular movement, with no major traffic jams reported so far.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Shimla City), Mehar Panwar, said around 700,000 vehicles entered Shimla in May, while more than 1.03 million vehicles have bee...