Himachal Weather Havoc: 627 Roads, 876 Transformers Down; Schools Closed Amidst Rain, Snow
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News18•27-01-2026, 20:26
Himachal Weather Havoc: 627 Roads, 876 Transformers Down; Schools Closed Amidst Rain, Snow
- •Himachal Pradesh faces severe weather with rain and snowfall, leading to widespread disruptions.
- •627 roads, including 3 National Highways, are closed, and 876 transformers are non-functional, impacting 160 water supply projects.
- •Lahaul-Spiti district is worst-hit with 290 closed roads; NH 03 and NH 505 are blocked.
- •Educational institutions in Manali, Kullu, and Banjar sub-divisions are closed due to heavy snowfall warnings.
- •IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, snow, and strong winds (up to 70 km/h) in several districts, with temperatures expected to drop.
Why It Matters: Himachal Pradesh grapples with extensive road closures, power outages, and school shutdowns due to severe rain and snowfall.
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