Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh is covered in a thick layer of snow after heavy snowfall on Monday. Light to moderate snowfall continued on Tuesday, affecting daily life in the region.
Roads are blocked, and vehicles are buried under snow, causing major disruptions in transportation for both residents and travelers.
Himachal Pradesh IMD Senior Scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma said the sudden weather change was due to Western disturbances, which started on February 25 and continued until late last night. Another Western disturbance became active on March 2, bringing more snowfall and rain.
He predicted heavy snowfall in Kangra, Chamba, and Lahaul-Spiti, while Kullu and Mandi would experience heavy rain. However, he added that the weather is expected to clear by March 5.
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In the lower areas of Kullu, flash floods triggered by continuous rain have swept away or trapped many vehicles in mud and debris. Landslides have also been reported in several parts of the state.
As of February 28, the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority reported that 583 roads, including five national highways, were blocked due to snow and rain. Power supply has been affected, with 2,263 transformers down, and 279 water supply schemes disrupted.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged people to stay away from rivers and streams as heavy rainfall and snowfall continue. He assured that authorities are monitoring the situation and have ordered the opening of a power project dam’s gates to manage the rising water levels caused by the downpour.
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