Explorers meander at Ridge Maidan post-hailstorm in Shimla

Shimla: Heavy, dark clouds linger above The Ridge throughout the day in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh on Monday, March 16, 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Shimla: An exquisite view displaying the city enveloped in a white blanket following severe hailstorms in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh on Monday, March 16, 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Shimla: Cars line the roadside in the suburbs after intense hailstorms in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, March 16, 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Shimla: Visitors delight in a stroll at The Ridge after the weather improved following significant hailstorms in Shimla on Monday, March 16, 2026. (Photo: NationPress)