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Shimla receives season's heaviest snowfall — See Pictures

Shimla, the Queen of Hills, witnessed the season's heaviest snowfall on January 23, 2022, disrupting daily life. Many roads including four national highways were closed and power supply and water supply schemes were disrupted.
Last Updated : 24 January 2022, 08:06 IST

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Shimla, the Queen of Hills, witnessed the season's heaviest snowfall on January 23, 2022, disrupting the daily life. While tourists made merry by hurling snowballs at one another, the locals faced power and water shortage. Credit: PTI Photo
Shimla, the Queen of Hills, witnessed the season's heaviest snowfall on January 23, 2022, disrupting the daily life. While tourists made merry by hurling snowballs at one another, the locals faced power and water shortage. Credit: PTI Photo
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As news of the snowfall spread, tourists in large number flocked to this resort destination, known for the imperial grandeur of its buildings. Credit: PTI Photo
As news of the snowfall spread, tourists in large number flocked to this resort destination, known for the imperial grandeur of its buildings. Credit: PTI Photo
Many roads including four national highways have been closed and a number of power supply and water supply schemes were disrupted. Credit: PTI Photo
Many roads including four national highways have been closed and a number of power supply and water supply schemes were disrupted. Credit: PTI Photo
Shimla, which saw a low of minus 0.3 degree Celsius, recorded more than 20 cm of snowfall, while Kufri recorded 62 cm of snowfall. Credit: PTI Photo
Shimla, which saw a low of minus 0.3 degree Celsius, recorded more than 20 cm of snowfall, while Kufri recorded 62 cm of snowfall. Credit: PTI Photo
Nearby places like Kufri and Narkanda also experienced snowfall, making the destinations more picturesque. Credit: PTI Photo
Nearby places like Kufri and Narkanda also experienced snowfall, making the destinations more picturesque. Credit: PTI Photo
Reportedly, the upper areas in Shimla district like Jubbal, Narkanda and Kharapathar experienced moderate to heavy snowfall. Credit: PTI Photo
Reportedly, the upper areas in Shimla district like Jubbal, Narkanda and Kharapathar experienced moderate to heavy snowfall. Credit: PTI Photo
Due to heavy snowfall, 731 roads including four National HIghways closed, 1365 power supply schemes, 102 water supply schemes and 3220 electricity supply schemes were disrupted, out of which 1,955 have been restored, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said. Credit: PTI Photo
Due to heavy snowfall, 731 roads including four National HIghways closed, 1365 power supply schemes, 102 water supply schemes and 3220 electricity supply schemes were disrupted, out of which 1,955 have been restored, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said. Credit: PTI Photo
The Regional Meterological Centre in Shimla said the temperature in the city dropped down to minus one degree Celsius. Credit: PTI Photo
The Regional Meterological Centre in Shimla said the temperature in the city dropped down to minus one degree Celsius. Credit: PTI Photo
A toy train runs on Kalka-Shimla heritage rail track covered in snow after heavy snowfall in Shimla. Credit: PTI Photo
A toy train runs on Kalka-Shimla heritage rail track covered in snow after heavy snowfall in Shimla. Credit: PTI Photo
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Published 24 January 2022, 06:43 IST

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