Northern India is witnessing a dramatic shift in weather conditions as several regions experience snowfall, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and a sharp drop in temperatures.

Himachal Pradesh: Fresh snowfall, orange alert

The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, including Rohtang Pass and the Dhauladhar ranges, received fresh snowfall on Monday morning, marking the onset of winter. Icy winds swept through mid and higher hills, bringing temperatures down significantly.

Districts such as Shimla, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Lahaul-Spiti are under an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), with warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall, hailstorms and thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Traffic to Rohtang Pass has been suspended. The Kullu administration has urged tour

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