Himachal New Year: Tourists Disappointed by Dry Hills, Higher Reaches See Snow

• Thousands of New Year tourists in Himachal Pradesh were disappointed by the lack of snowfall in popular spots like Shimla, Dharamshala, Manali, and Kasauli.
• Fresh snow was recorded in higher reaches of Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, and Chamba, with some tourists experiencing light snowfall in upper Shimla and Dalhousie areas on Thursday.
• Tepa village in Chamba received moderate snowfall, ending a two-month dry spell and bringing relief to locals and farmers.
• Minimum temperatures dipped, with Kukumseri being the coldest at 4.2 degrees Celsius; gusty winds and fog affected several districts.
• December 2025 was Himachal's sixth driest December since 1901, with a 99% rainfall deficit, impacting all districts except Lahaul and Spiti.

Why It Matters: New Year tourists faced disappointment in Himachal's main hills due to no snow, despite some higher areas receiving it.