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This is an archive article published on January 31, 2024

Snowfall in Himachal finally: Normal life disrupted as dry spell breaks, 134 roads closed

The MeT department has issued an orange warning of heavy snow and rains at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh on January 31 and February 1

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snowfallThe snowfall will likely cause disruption of essential services like water, electricity, communications and related services and reduce visibility, the forecast stated. (Photo: X/@ANI)

As many as 134 roads, including four national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh and normal life was disrupted as tribal areas and other high reaches received the first major snowfall of the year on Wednesday.

The local MeT department has issued an orange warning of heavy snow and rains at isolated places on January 31 and February 1, news agency PTI reported.

According to the report, key tourist resorts of Manali, Dalhousie, Sangla, Narkanda and Kufri experienced moderate snowfall on Tuesday, while scattered rains occurred in mid and low hills breaking the prolonged dry spell. The cold wave conditions persisted in the lower hills and dense fog occurred at some places during the morning hours.

Kumumseri in Lahaul and Spiti received 14.2 cm of snow, Khadrala 14 mm, Bharmour 8.6 cm, Sangla and Shilaroo 5 cm each, Sumdho 4.8 cm, Koksar 2.5 cm. Meanwhile, Saloni in Chamba was wettest with 25.2 mm rain, Manali 12 mm, Rampur 9 mm, Seobagh 8.8 mm, Bhuntar 8.2 mm, Sarahan 7 mm, Pandoh 5.5 mm , whereas Shimla witnessed drizzle, PTI reported.

According to the local MeT, three or four spells of heavy rains or snowfall are also likely in Lahaul-Spiti, Shimla (including Shimla city and adjoining areas), Kinnaur, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi.

The snowfall will likely cause disruption of essential services like water, electricity, communications and related services and reduce visibility, the forecast stated.

A maximum of 120 roads are closed in Lahaul and Spiti district, according to the state emergency operation centre, and about 400 transformers were disrupted in the state.

(with PTI inputs)

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