Heavy Snowfall Hits Himachal: 5 Tourists Stranded, Roofs Blown Off in Bharmour

• Himachal Pradesh ends three-month dry spell with widespread rain and snowfall in Shimla, Manali, Narkanda, and Kufri.
• Five tourists are stranded near Raghupur Garh in Jalori Jot pass, Kullu, due to heavy snowfall and have appealed for help.
• Storms in Bharmour, Chamba, have blown off the roofs of several houses, causing significant damage.
• Apple growers and farmers are delighted by the snowfall, which is expected to improve crop yields and replenish water sources.
• Power outages reported in multiple areas, including Shimla and Manali; road closures, like Chaupal Deha road, are also in effect.

Why It Matters: Himachal Pradesh experiences heavy snowfall and rain, bringing relief to farmers but causing disruptions and stranding tourists.