Shimla, Jan. 23 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said the fresh snowfall in Shimla would bring significant relief to farmers and apple growers while also benefiting the environment.

Interacting with reporters after the snowfall in the state capital, Sukhu noted that snowfall usually occurs in December, but this year it was witnessed in late January due to changing climate patterns.

"Snowfall will benefit our farmers, orchardists and the environment. Climate change has altered weather patterns, and we have asked scientists to study these changes scientifically," Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said.

Referring to climate change, the Chief Minister said the state government has directed officials t...