Overview
- IMD confirmed fresh light snowfall in Lahaul-Spiti and higher reaches of Kinnaur and Kullu, with trace snow at Keylong and Kukumseri and light rain reported at a few mid-hill stations.
- Tabo recorded the state’s lowest minimum at -5.5°C, while Keylong fell to -3.2°C, Kukumseri to -2.2°C and Kalpa to 0.2°C after a sharp overnight drop.
- The Manali–Leh highway was blocked between Darcha and Sarchu and the Koksar–Palchan route via Rohtang Pass was closed following the snowfall.
- Local police rescued five tourists stranded near Chatru and transported them safely to Koksar.
- Met officials project dry weather through Nov 11–12 with minimum temperatures rising by about 2–3°C over the next few days after the current chill.