The Shimla district administration has urged motorists to avoid driving during early morning and late evening hours and blocked several roads in rural areas even as the weather department has forecast moderate rainfall and snowfall in the district over the next 24 hours and low visibility in urban areas.

Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh closed 226 roads and three national highways, with significant disruptions in Shimla, Lahaul, and Kullu. IMD predicted light snow for higher reaches of Jammu and Kas

While people are getting to experience ‘white Christmas’ in Shimla, Manali and other tourist hubs of Himachal, snowfall has led to closure of over 200 roads.

The inclement weather and deadly conditions on the road en route to hill stations like Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, and Chamba didn't deter the tourists at all, with room occupancy in Shimla at 70 per cent

Traffic came to a standstill on roads leading to popular tourist spots like Manali and Shimla, causing major congestion.