#Shimla, #Manali, #Dharamsala receive fresh snowfall as cold wave intensifies in hill states

Heavy snowfall greeted people in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday with tourist places like Manali and Dharamsala coming to a standstill causing the northern region to witness an intense cold wave. Temperatures dropped lower in Uttar Pradesh and the adjoining NCR region due to rainfall at some places along with heavy snow in neighbouring states. According to the meteorological department, more thunder showers and dense fog are expected in the region. The visibility dropped to below 10 metres at some places.