Himachal's High Peaks Blanket in Fresh Snow; Tourists Thrilled, Plains Await Rain

• Himachal Pradesh's high-altitude areas, including Atal Tunnel, Shinkula, and Rohtang Pass, received fresh snowfall and rain, breaking a two-month dry spell in Lahaul Spiti.
• Tourists flocked to snow points like Darcha-Shinkula road and Zanskar Sumdo, enjoying the snow and boosting local tourism businesses.
• District Administration and BRO were lauded by tourists and local leaders like Kunga Bodh for ensuring safe travel and road accessibility.
• Despite viral videos claiming otherwise, tourists confirmed significant snowfall in Rohtang Pass and surrounding areas, making their trips memorable.
• While high-altitude areas saw snow, the dry spell continues in Himachal's mid-mountain and plain regions, impacting crops and daily life.

Why It Matters: Fresh snowfall delights Himachal tourists, but plains still face a dry spell, impacting agriculture.