It’s the first snowfall of the year 2026 and travellers across India are happy with this winter spell after a long time.

Heavy snowfall has severely disrupted life in India’s hill states, with Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir worst affected.

The rush to see snow created a 15-km traffic jam near Manali, forcing many to abandon their vehicles. | India News ...

To ensure compliance, authorities have installed boom barriers at all entry points leading to the main Chandni Chowk Road.

Temperatures dropped fast, bringing cold winds and fresh snowfall to many hilly areas like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the minimum temperature is expected to dip further after rainfall.

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