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Himachal: Snow likely in Lahaul-Spiti soon

Shimla, Dec 6 (UNI) The higher reaches of Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh remained in the grip of icy cold conditions on Saturday with water sources beginning to freeze as minimum temperatures across Himachal continued to hover between minus six to ten degrees, according to the Meteorological Centre Shimla.
In the midst of the prevailing cold wave, key stations recorded sharp dips: Kukumseri minus 5.6 °C, Keylong minus 4 °C, Kalpa minus 1.4 °C, Manali 0.6 °C, Shimla 7 °C, Mandi 5.5°C, Una 6 °C, and Dharamshala 7.8 °C, indicating widespread chill from high hills to lower regions.
Braving a biting cold, tourists continue to wait eagerly for fresh snowfall in the tribal areas. The IMD has indicated light spells of snow or rain over Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Kangra and upper Kullu on December 7, which may further boost winter tourism in the coming days.
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