Himachal Pradesh Crippled: Heavy Snow Shuts 889 Roads, Over 3,000 Power Transformers
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News18•28-01-2026, 21:15
Himachal Pradesh Crippled: Heavy Snow Shuts 889 Roads, Over 3,000 Power Transformers
- •Heavy snowfall has severely impacted normal life in Himachal Pradesh, leading to the closure of 889 roads, including four national highways.
- •Lahaul and Spiti district is the worst affected with 292 roads blocked, including NH 3 (Leh-Manali) and NH 505 (Kaza-Gramphu).
- •A total of 3,237 power transformers are non-functional across the state, leaving thousands of households without electricity, with Shimla reporting the highest disruptions.
- •Kothi village in Kullu district recorded the highest snowfall at 75 cm, while Bhuntar in Kullu received the highest rainfall at 55.4 mm.
- •The Meteorological Department forecasts clear weather for January 29, with light snowfall expected on January 30-31, and a fresh spell of heavy snowfall from February 1.
Why It Matters: Heavy snowfall has caused widespread disruption in Himachal Pradesh, blocking roads and cutting power.
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