Himachal Freezes: Temperatures Plunge Below Zero in Kukumseri, Solan, Manali

• Himachal Pradesh is experiencing an intense cold wave, with minimum temperatures dropping below zero in several areas.
• Kukumseri recorded the lowest minimum temperature at -10.6 degrees Celsius.
• Sundernagar, Bhuntar, Kalpa, Palampur, Solan, Manali, Narkanda, Reckong Peo, Seobag, Tabo, and Bajaura also saw sub-zero temperatures.
• The Meteorological Centre Shimla predicts clear and dry weather until January 15, with cold wave conditions expected on January 10.
• Dense fog is anticipated in lower hills/plains from January 11 to 13, while temperatures are expected to gradually rise by 2-4 degrees Celsius after 48 hours.

Why It Matters: Himachal Pradesh is gripped by a severe cold wave, with many areas recording sub-zero temperatures.