Shimla, March 4 -- Lahaul and Spiti district got covered in a thick blanket of snow after the region received heavy snowfall on Monday.

Light to moderate snowfall continued today as well.

Heavy snowfall has severely affected areas in Lahaul and Spiti, with roads blocked and vehicles covered under thick layers of snow. The region's transportation has been severely disrupted, making it challenging for residents and travelers.

Himachal Pradesh IMD Senior Scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma provided an update on the state's weather conditions on March 1.

Sharma explained the cause of the sudden weather change, saying, "The sudden change in climate was because of the Western disturbances, which activated on February 25 and continued till late l...