Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a severe cold wave with an orange alert issued for several districts. The region is expected to see light rain and snowfall, while temperatures remain below normal. Dense fog warnings and frozen water sources are impacting local agriculture and hydropower generation.

Dense fog is likely over and around some parts of the reservoir area of Bhakra dam (Bilaspur) and Balh valley (Mandi) during early morning and late night

Chillai Kalan, the 40 days of harshest winter, commenced in Kashmir on Saturday with Srinagar experiencing its coldest December.