Shimla12 hours ago
Even today the weather in Himachal is completely ready for rain and snowfall. Intermittent snowfall continues in the higher reaches. Due to snowfall, 7 districts of the state Shimla, Kullu, Kinnaur, Lahaul Spiti, Chamba, Kangra and Mandi have come under the grip of cold wave. Not only in the minimum temperature of these cities, there has been a huge drop in the maximum temperature here.
Maximum temperature dropped by 10 degrees
Himachal’s maximum temperature has dropped by 10 degree Celsius due to rain and snowfall. The maximum temperature of capital Shimla has dropped from 13 degree to 4 degree Celsius. Sundernagar’s maximum temperature has dropped from 18 to 10 degrees Celsius.
JCB clearing snow from the road.
Bhuntar 8, Kalpa 2, Dharamsala 9, Una 13, Solan 12, Manali 1, Bilaspur 13, Hamirpur and Kangra 10 each, Kufri and Kukumseri 0, Narkanda – 1.8 and Kasauli’s maximum The temperature has been recorded at 6.6 degree Celsius.
380 roads closed in the state due to weather
Normal life has also been badly affected in the state due to heavy snowfall. In Himachal, 380 roads including 3-NH have been closed for traffic movement. Lahaul Spiti district has been affected the most. 182 roads are closed here. Traffic was closed on 68 roads in Shimla, 53 in Kullu, 29 in Kinnaur, 14 in Chamba, 2 in Kangra, 29 in Mandi and 3 in Sirmaur district.
109 transfers have also been affected in Himachal due to snowfall. Maximum 82 transformers are closed in Lahaul Spiti, 20 in Shimla, Chawal in Kullu and three in Chamba.
where how much snow fell
There has been fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of the state. At the same time, the cycle of dry cell has been broken due to rain in the plains. Shimla’s Khadrala received 16 cm snow, Pooh and Sangla 7 cm, Shilaru 5 cm, Gondhla and Kufri 4 cm, Moorang 3 cm snow. Similarly, 16 cm of rain has been recorded in Manali.
White sheet of snow on the trees.
There has been 11 mm of rain in Gohar, 7 in Rampur, 6 in Shimla and Sarahan, 5-5 mm in Sundernagar, Reckong Peo, Dharamshala, Jogindernagar, Sunni. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal on 23 and 24.
Meteorological Department issued advisory
In view of the possibility of heavy snowfall, the Meteorological Department issued an advisory. This advisory has been issued keeping safety in mind. People have been advised to avoid cold in the morning and evening. In view of the snowfall, people have been instructed to make proper arrangements for electricity, water and communication facilities.
In view of the low chances of visibility due to cold and snowfall, people have been advised to take necessary precautions while driving.
District administration should monitor essential services
The Meteorological Department has asked Shimla, Kinnaur, Lahaul Spiti, Kullu, Chamba, Mandi, Kangra district administration to keep a close watch on essential services. Keeping in view the safety of the tourists, they have been advised not to go to such areas, which may create difficulties for them due to snowfall.