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Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Heavy snowfall turns Shimla into a winter wonderland

IN PHOTOS: Heavy snowfall turns Shimla into a winter wonderland

Updated On: 23 January, 2026 02:15 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Heavy snowfall blanketed Shimla, transforming the Himachal Pradesh capital into a winter wonderland. Tourist footfall surged as IMD predicted more snowfall in the next 24 hours, with temperatures dropping across mid-hill stations and weather warnings issued for higher reaches. (Pics/PTI)  

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Heavy snowfall blanketed Shimla, transforming the Himachal Pradesh capital into a winter wonderland. Tourist footfall surged as IMD predicted more snowfall in the next 24 hours, with temperatures dropping across mid-hill stations and weather warnings issued for higher reaches. (Pics/PTI)  

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Heavy snowfall blanketed Shimla, transforming the Himachal Pradesh capital into a winter wonderland. Tourist footfall surged as IMD predicted more snowfall in the next 24 hours, with temperatures dropping across mid-hill stations and weather warnings issued for higher reaches. (Pics/PTI)  
<p>Heavy snowfall in Shimla on Friday covered the capital of Himachal Pradesh and turned it into a winter wonderland</p>

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Heavy snowfall in Shimla on Friday covered the capital of Himachal Pradesh and turned it into a winter wonderland

<p>Amid the snowfall, tourists have begun arriving in large numbers following the season`s first heavy snowfall, which continues intermittently in the region</p>

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Amid the snowfall, tourists have begun arriving in large numbers following the season`s first heavy snowfall, which continues intermittently in the region

<p>The IMD further said that mid-hill stations witnessed a fall of 2 to 6 degrees Celsius during the last 24 hours, along with parts of Himachal Pradesh experiencing heavy snowfall</p>

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The IMD further said that mid-hill stations witnessed a fall of 2 to 6 degrees Celsius during the last 24 hours, along with parts of Himachal Pradesh experiencing heavy snowfall

<p>The fresh snowfall has not only boosted tourist footfall in Shimla but has also enhanced the winter charm of the cold hill town, making it a memorable experience for visitors</p>

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The fresh snowfall has not only boosted tourist footfall in Shimla but has also enhanced the winter charm of the cold hill town, making it a memorable experience for visitors

<p>Amid the snowfall, IMD also reported thunderstorms at isolated places, including Sundernagar, Kangra, Shimla, Murari Devi, and Jubbarhatti</p>

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Amid the snowfall, IMD also reported thunderstorms at isolated places, including Sundernagar, Kangra, Shimla, Murari Devi, and Jubbarhatti

<p>While the weather looks quite beautiful, IMD has advised residents and tourists to remain cautious, especially in higher reaches and wind-prone areas, due to snowfall, gusty winds, and changing weather conditions</p>

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While the weather looks quite beautiful, IMD has advised residents and tourists to remain cautious, especially in higher reaches and wind-prone areas, due to snowfall, gusty winds, and changing weather conditions

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