<p>Losar village in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti district experienced unexpected snowfall on Sunday, while heavy rainfall continued to affect various parts of North India.</p>

<p>Following the surprise snowfall on Sunday morning, the entire village was covered in a thick layer of snow.</p>

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<p>"Losar village received an unexpected sudden snowfall on Sunday morning as various parts of north India are affected due to heavy rainfall," officials said.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, a flash flood and landslide occurred in Gramphu village and Chota Dharra in Lahaul and Spiti district during the early hours of Sunday.&nbsp;No casualties were reported from the incident, reported ANI.</p>

<p>On Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for seven districts in Himachal Pradesh and an orange alert for three districts, anticipating heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours. The IMD also issued alerts for flash floods and landslides in the state.</p>

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<p>Bui Lal, Deputy Director of IMD Himachal Pradesh, stated that a red alert had been issued for Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur districts, with most places in the state expected to receive rainfall. An orange alert was issued for Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur districts. A yellow alert was issued for Lahaul and Spiti districts, and the state government was provided with a forecast update regarding the situation.</p>

<h2><strong>Heavy rainfall unleashes havoc in north India</strong></h2>

<p>In the past 48 hours, the monsoon rains have caused the unfortunate loss of at least 12 lives in several cities and towns across northern India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), responsible for monitoring weather conditions in the country, has forecasted further rainfall in the coming days.</p>

<p>Tragically, a 58-year-old woman in Delhi lost her life when her apartment's ceiling collapsed due to the heavy rains. Additionally, in Rajasthan, four individuals lost their lives in incidents directly related to the rain.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Heavy rainfall and chaos grip northern India as monsoon arrives</strong></p>

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<p>In Muzaffarnagar, a city located about 128 km from New Delhi in Uttar Pradesh state, a woman and her six-year-old daughter were killed early on Sunday morning when their house collapsed as a result of the torrential downpour.</p>

<p>Similarly, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, three members of a family also lost their lives due to a similar incident caused by the heavy rain.</p>

<p>In Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, two Army soldiers tragically lost their lives after being swept away by flash floods yesterday. The unpredictable nature of these floods contributed to this devastating outcome.</p>

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Losar village in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti district experienced unexpected snowfall on Sunday, while heavy rainfall continued to affect various parts of North India.

Losar village in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti district experienced unexpected snowfall on Sunday, while heavy rainfall continued to affect various parts of North India. Following the surprise snowfall on Sunday morning, the entire village was covered in a thick layer of snow. Watch the video here: #WATCH | Losar village in Lahaul-Spiti district receives unexpected sudden snowfall as various parts of north India are affected due to heavy rainfall#HimachalPradesh pic.twitter.com/SZ8chFbxwt — ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2023 × "Losar village received an unexpected sudden snowfall on Sunday morning as various parts of north India are affected due to heavy rainfall," officials said. Earlier in the day, a flash flood and landslide occurred in Gramphu village and Chota Dharra in Lahaul and Spiti district during the early hours of Sunday. No casualties were reported from the incident, reported ANI. On Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for seven districts in Himachal Pradesh and an orange alert for three districts, anticipating heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours. The IMD also issued alerts for flash floods and landslides in the state. Also read | Delhi schools to stay shut on Monday amid heavy rains, says CM Arvind Kejriwal Bui Lal, Deputy Director of IMD Himachal Pradesh, stated that a red alert had been issued for Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur districts, with most places in the state expected to receive rainfall. An orange alert was issued for Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur districts. A yellow alert was issued for Lahaul and Spiti districts, and the state government was provided with a forecast update regarding the situation. Heavy rainfall unleashes havoc in north India In the past 48 hours, the monsoon rains have caused the unfortunate loss of at least 12 lives in several cities and towns across northern India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), responsible for monitoring weather conditions in the country, has forecasted further rainfall in the coming days. Tragically, a 58-year-old woman in Delhi lost her life when her apartment's ceiling collapsed due to the heavy rains. Additionally, in Rajasthan, four individuals lost their lives in incidents directly related to the rain. Also watch | Heavy rainfall and chaos grip northern India as monsoon arrives In Muzaffarnagar, a city located about 128 km from New Delhi in Uttar Pradesh state, a woman and her six-year-old daughter were killed early on Sunday morning when their house collapsed as a result of the torrential downpour. Similarly, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, three members of a family also lost their lives due to a similar incident caused by the heavy rain. In Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, two Army soldiers tragically lost their lives after being swept away by flash floods yesterday. The unpredictable nature of these floods contributed to this devastating outcome. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH | Surprise snowfall blankets Indian village in 'unexpected' weather twist

<p>Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued an advisory urging farmers to prepare for &quot;untimely rains and hailstorms&quot;.</p>

<p>On Sunday, several states in&nbsp;the country woke up to sudden change in the weather with heavy rains and hailstorms causing severe crop&nbsp;damage.</p>

<p>Districts which were most hit in Maharashtra included Beed, Osmanabad, Latur, Nanded, Parbhani, Hingoli, Dhule, Nandurbar, Aurangabad among others.</p>

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<p>According to the media reports, three farmers have lost&nbsp;their lives during the hailstorms.&nbsp;Rabi crops was reportedly damaged during the unexpected hailstorm. Several farmers lost&nbsp;cotton&nbsp;and wheat crops, reports said.</p>

<p>Agriculture minister of Maharashtra Pandurang Pundalik Fundkar ordered assessment into the crop&nbsp;damage.</p>

<p>Madhya Pradesh also experienced unexpected rain and&nbsp;hailstorm causing crop damage.</p>

<p>Sehore, Vidisha, Hoshangabad, Guna, Rajgarh, Harda, Betul and Raisen districts were among the badly&nbsp;hit districts of Madhya Pradesh.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rain and hailstorm lashed Sehore, Vidisha, Hoshangabad, Guna, Rajgarh, Harda, Betul and Raisen districts of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MadhyaPradesh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MadhyaPradesh</a> yesterday. The sudden weather change has damaged crops in these districts. <a href="https://t.co/TDPVLXy5kc">pic.twitter.com/TDPVLXy5kc</a></p>
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<p>Reports said&nbsp;thunderstorms with hails are expected to&nbsp;remain for another two days.&nbsp;</p>


According to the media reports, three farmers have lost their lives during the hailstorms

Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued an advisory urging farmers to prepare for "untimely rains and hailstorms". On Sunday, several states in the country woke up to sudden change in the weather with heavy rains and hailstorms causing severe crop damage. Districts which were most hit in Maharashtra included Beed, Osmanabad, Latur, Nanded, Parbhani, Hingoli, Dhule, Nandurbar, Aurangabad among others. Rain and hailstorm lashed #Maharashtra's Jalna, yesterday afternoon. The sudden weather change has partially damaged crops & other property. pic.twitter.com/Sg1n1xEKYb — ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2018 × According to the media reports, three farmers have lost their lives during the hailstorms. Rabi crops was reportedly damaged during the unexpected hailstorm. Several farmers lost cotton and wheat crops, reports said. Agriculture minister of Maharashtra Pandurang Pundalik Fundkar ordered assessment into the crop damage. Madhya Pradesh also experienced unexpected rain and hailstorm causing crop damage. Sehore, Vidisha, Hoshangabad, Guna, Rajgarh, Harda, Betul and Raisen districts were among the badly hit districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rain and hailstorm lashed Sehore, Vidisha, Hoshangabad, Guna, Rajgarh, Harda, Betul and Raisen districts of #MadhyaPradesh yesterday. The sudden weather change has damaged crops in these districts. pic.twitter.com/TDPVLXy5kc — ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2018 × Reports said thunderstorms with hails are expected to remain for another two days.

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