Himachal Pradesh is experiencing snowfall in the higher reaches and intermittent rainfall in the mid and low-lying areas due to the activation of the Western Disturbance in the state. The fresh snowfall has covered the mountain peaks, while the rainfall has been ongoing in the plains, ending the prolonged dry spell that the state had been experiencing. This weather change has brought much-needed relief to farmers and orchardists, as the rain boosts crop growth and improves water availability for irrigation.