Himachal Pradesh Blanketed in Snow: Tourists Flock as Winter Wonderland Unfolds

• Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir has created a winter wonderland, attracting numerous tourists.
• Srinagar International Airport runway was covered in snow, leading to flight suspensions; BRO teams are clearing roads.
• Over 500 roads are closed in Himachal Pradesh, including major highways, due to thick snow, disrupting traffic.
• Gulmarg recorded over 50 cm of snow with temperatures dropping to -12°C, making Kashmir Valley extremely cold.
• The snowfall, after a three-month dry spell, brings relief to farmers and is expected to benefit summer water resources.

Why It Matters: Himachal Pradesh and J&K are experiencing heavy snowfall, delighting tourists but disrupting transport and power.