Shimla, Nov. 24 -- Himachal Pradesh is grappling with a severe and dry cold wave, disrupting daily life across the state. A prolonged lack of rainfall has created drought-like conditions, causing temperatures to plummet.
The tribal region of Lahaul-Spiti has emerged as the coldest area this season, with night temperatures dropping below freezing. The harsh winter isn't limited to high-altitude areas-thirteen major cities in the state have recorded minimum temperatures of 5degC or lower, highlighting the intensity of this November cold wave.
The sharp temperature drop in the hills has increased the risk of black ice formation on roads, making travel extremely difficult and dangerous. Moderate fog in areas like Sundernagar, Mandi, and Bilas...