Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh is experiencing active western disturbances , bringing widespread rain and snowfall  across several regions, including Kullu, Kangra, and Mandi . The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts as temperatures have plummeted sharply , creating cold wave-like conditions  in popular tourist areas such as Manali and Mandi. Senior IMD Scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma  reported that Kothi in Kullu district recorded the heaviest