The situation is getting worse in Himachal Pradesh. Due to snowfall, 374 roads in Himachal, including Manali-Atal Tunnel Rohtang Tunnel, and Manali-Rohtang Pass routes, have been blocked. In Kinnaur, 32 roads are closed, along with 27 in Chamba and 19 in Kullu.
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In Lahaul-Spiti, mobile and internet connectivity has been cut off in most areas due to heavy snowfall, which has impacted the normal life of the people in the entire district with road blockage and power cuts.
The height of Snow wall on the roads across Lahaul due to avalanches at multiple spots
Snow cutter (single lane clearance) likely to reach Atal Tunnel North Portal by tomorrow evening pic.twitter.com/zbvXpAK4SZ
— Weatherman Shubham (@shubhamtorres09) March 8, 2024
Himachal On Alert For 4 Days
The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy snowfall and rain in the state for the next four days starting March 11 and has advised people to stay safe.
The Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said that a maximum of 285 roads are blocked in the Lahaul-Spiti district, and 5 districts including Leh Ladakh have been isolated from the rest of the world. Additionally, 97 transformers are stalled in the Pooh division, with 93 in Kalpa and three in the Nichar subdivision.
What Is The Situation In Himachal Pradesh?
According to the Shimla Meteorological Center, a Western Disturbance is affecting North-West India, indicating severe weather conditions from the night of March 10 to the night of March 12. Low-lying areas are expected to experience rain for approximately four days.
Efforts Are Being Made To Control The Situation
Media reports indicate that BRO is doing its best to clear roads and deal with the accumulation of black ice. While essential and daily commodities are being transported to Lahaul Spiti and Leh-Ladakh, tourist movements have been halted.
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