: Fresh snowfall was recorded in parts of Himachal Pradesh, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures, while rainfall lashed several areas, including Shimla city. In Himachal Pradesh, the Atal Tunn

: Fresh snowfall was recorded in parts of Himachal Pradesh, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures, while rainfall lashed several areas, including Shimla city. In Himachal Pradesh, the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang witnessed fresh snowfall, significantly bringing down temperatures in the region. Shimla showed rainfall in areas including The Ridge and nearby localities, indicating changing weather conditions across the state.

Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir, the higher reaches of the Banihal mountains also received fresh snowfall, adding to the cold conditions prevailing in the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall and snowfall, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, is likely over Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on April 8. Wind speeds are expected to reach 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph in some areas.