Himachal Braces for Rain, Snowfall; Temperatures Plummet to Minus in Manali-Tabo

• Himachal Pradesh is experiencing intensifying cold wave conditions, with minimum temperatures dropping to minus in 5 districts.
• Kukumseri recorded the lowest minimum temperature at -10.8 degrees Celsius, while Manali and Tabo also saw sub-zero temperatures.
• A weather alert predicts light rain/snowfall in high hills on January 16-17, with clear weather elsewhere.
• Yellow alert issued for moderate to dense fog in plains (Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Solan, Sirmaur, Kangra, Mandi) from January 12-15.
• Severe cold wave expected in Bilaspur and Hamirpur on January 12, with cold wave in Una, Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi.

Why It Matters: Himachal Pradesh faces extreme cold, with upcoming rain/snow and fog alerts across various districts.