Shimla, March 17 -- Shimla and its adjoining areas witnessed a thick layer of sleet today, causing a sharp fall in day temperature as dark clouds hovered over the region and inclement weather conditions prevailed across the hill state.
Hailstorm and sleet lashed parts of the town, turning busy streets and tourist hotspots into deserted stretches as people rushed indoors to escape the sudden spell of harsh weather. The icy precipitation made several roads slippery, though major highways remained open till the filing of this report.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, forecasting light to moderate snowfall in Shimla, Kullu, the higher reaches of Mandi and Kinnaur districts during the ongoing western disturb...