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Cold wave intensifies in Himachal Pradesh, roads blocked by snow - in PICS!
It's freezing in Himachal Pradesh, with snow blanketing the higher regions of the state
Heavy snowfall: Roads remain blocked for vehicular traffic
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Majority of roads in the higher reaches, including in Shimla city, remain blocked for vehicular traffic due to the snowfall since Thursday (February 2) morning, police said.
Temperatures running in minus!
The lowest temperature in the state was recorded at minus 6.9 degrees Celsius in Keylong, while the highest was at 14.8 degrees Celsius in Una, the local weather office said.
(Pic: IANS)
Hill towns receive continuous snowfall
In a travel advisory, the police said that following continuous snowfall in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Sirmaur, Mandi and Shimla districts since Thursday, most roads in these areas are either blocked or partially open.
(Pic: IANS)
Shimla Police has requested citizens to avoid unnecessary travel
In a separate statement, the Shimla police requested citizens to avoid unnecessary travel. Most of the roads in Shimla town are closed due to slippery conditions, the police said.
(Pic: ANI)
Roads closed in Himachal Pradesh due to snowfall
Roads at Kufri, Narkanda, Khidki and Kharapathar are also closed due to significant snow accumulation, as per Shimla police's statement.
(Pic: ANI; a woman in Manali)
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