Himachal Shivers: Una Colder Than Shimla-Manali Amidst Fog, Rain Expected Jan 16

• Himachal Pradesh faces severe cold without rain or snowfall; plains are colder than mountainous regions like Shimla and Manali.
• Dense fog in Una has dropped minimum temperatures to around 2 degrees Celsius, severely impacting road and rail traffic.
• Farmers are concerned about crop damage due to the prolonged dry spell and lack of rain.
• Trains like Himachal Express and Jan Shatabdi Express are running significantly late, causing inconvenience to passengers.
• The Meteorological Department predicts light rain and snowfall in mid-mountain and mountain regions from January 16 to 20, with a yellow alert for fog until January 15.

Why It Matters: Himachal Pradesh endures extreme cold and fog, impacting daily life and crops, with rain expected from Jan 16.