Snowfall continues in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti; 290 roads closed in district
Shimla, 18 in Kullu, 16 in Mandi, one each in Kangra and Sirmaur districts, according to the state emergency operation centre. Residents of adjoining villages of Jobrang, Rapi, Jasrath, Tarand and Tharot have been advised to stay cautious and inform the nearest police post in case of emergency. Some shops were buried in an avalanche at Tandi Bridge in Lahaul subdivision.
Incidents of multiple avalanche occurred in Lahaul and Spiti at Seli Nallah in Rashel village, Faldi Nallah in Jobrang, Cho Veer Mod in Lohni and Tatha Nallah near Udaipur village. An avalanche was also reported near Karcham helipad in Sangla in Kinnaur district. The flow of Chenab river was also obstructed following an avalanche at Dara Waterfall near Jasrat village in Lahaul and Spiti.
The district, located at a high altitude, reported heavy snowfall in the past 24 hours. People are advised not to travel to upper Shimla areas as the roads have become slippery following snowfall, Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap told PTI on Sunday. He added that work is underway to clear the blocked roads and resume traffic movement.
In parts of Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur and Chamba, life was disrupted as heavy snowfall disrupted electricity and communication. A total of 2,563 transformers are out of order in the state and 72 water supply schemes have been disrupted, according to the emergency operation centre. Three houses, one each in Lahaul and Spiti, Solan and Sirmaur and Kullu were damaged due to snow, rain and lightning.
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