March heat surprises visitors in Shimla as Himachal Pradesh sees unusual warm spell

Himachal Pradesh has experienced an unusually warm spell earlier than anticipated this year, with temperatures rising sharply in early March in a number of the hill state's regions.

In the state capital, Shimla, clear skies and bright sunshine were seen on Monday, pushing daytime temperatures higher than the seasonal average. The sudden rise in temperature caught many tourists off guard, as visitors walking along the popular Mall Road were seen enjoying ice creams and keeping themselves hydrated to cope with the heat.