Snowfall triggers cold waves blocks roads in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla | Saturday | 3rd November, 2018

Summary:

Kalpa in Kinnaur recorded lowest temperature of 3 degrees Celsius and it was 5.8 degrees Celsius in Manali. “The maximum day temperature has increased by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in last 24 hours. Solang valley, 13km from Manali, experienced first snowfall of the season on Friday.Tourist vehicles were allowed to go only till Gulaba. Border Roads Organization would clear snow from the highway after the weather turns favourable.Rohtang pass has received nearly 30cm of fresh snow. MANALI: Snowfall in Lahaul valley and upper parts of Kullu, Chamba, Kangra, Kinnaur and Mandi districts has triggered cold wave conditions in the region and blocked many roads.Himachal Roads Transport Corporation (HRTC) has suspended its bus service on all the routes in Lahaul..