Temperature below zero, 233 roads closed

The ongoing snowfall in Himachal Pradesh for the last two days has covered the entire area with a white sheet. Especially in Shimla and Manali, the situation is as if people are enjoying a white Christmas. However, a huge drop in temperature has been recorded due to snowfall. Kukumseri in Lahaul and Spiti was the coldest during this period, where the night temperature dropped to minus 6.9°C.

Life affected due to snowfall, 233 roads closed

Due to heavy snowfall, life has become disrupted in Himachal Pradesh.

• Road conditions:
  • 233 roads including three national highways are closed.
  • Maximum 145 roads were closed in Shimla.
  • Kullu: 25 roads.
  • Mandi: 20 roads.
• Atal Tunnel closed:
  Atal Tunnel has been closed due to heavy snowfall. At present tourists can go only till Solang.
• Tourists stranded:
  There are long lines of vehicles on the roads. Due to snowfall, vehicles are slipping intermittently, making the situation worse.

Accidents during snowfall: 4 people died

This journey is also proving dangerous for the tourists who have come to enjoy the snowfall of Himachal Pradesh.

• Four people have died in vehicle slipping incidents.
• Himanshu, a tourist from Delhi, died after his car fell into a drain from Hanogi bridge. Himanshu was only 22 years old and was a resident of South West Delhi.
• The Meteorological Department had already advised not to drive during snowfall.

Dense fog in Delhi, visibility reduced to 100 meters

Amidst snowfall in Himachal, cold and dense fog continues to wreak havoc in Delhi.

• temperature:
  • The temperature in Delhi was recorded at 9°C this morning.
• Visibility:
  • Visibility in Delhi was only 100 meters at 5:30 am.
• Impact on traffic:
  • There is difficulty in driving due to fog.
  • More than 20 trains are running late.

Air Quality:

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) is in very poor condition. People are having problems in breathing due to pollution.

advice for tourists

1. Travel with caution:
   Do not drive during snowfall.
2. Get local information:
   Check the route and weather conditions before travelling.
3. Carry warm clothes:
   Temperatures are dropping below zero, so carry warm clothes and necessary equipment.