The big chill sets in Himachal, Punjab & J&K

The big chill sets in

WHITE SURPRISE IN HIMACHAL Nurpur experienced snow after 47 years and Kangra after 67 years on Saturday. Several warm areas like Jwalamukhi and Chintpurni saw snow after decades. McLeodganj, Dharamkot and upper areas of Dharamsala received about 5ft snow. Traffic was disrupted in the state.(Details on Himachalpage) SNOWFALL IN PUNJABDozens of villages along the Himachal-Punjab border in the lower Shivaliks experienced snow for the first time ever. Residents woke up to find a 5-inch sheet of white covering fields and open spaces. Not used to the cold, many birds and small animals were found dead. J&K PLUNGED INTO DARKNESSMost parts of the state were plunged into darkness after moderate to heavy snowfall for the second day on Saturday. The 300-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway also remained closed due to slippery road conditions, forcing over 1,300 vehicles to halt at various places.(Details on Jammu & Kashmir page)