168 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as snow and rain hit region

168 road were closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh on Friday night, according to the state emergency operation centre.

By Chayanika Das
Updated on Mar 30, 2024 04:13 pm IST 8 Photos
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Higher reaches and tribal areas received fresh spells of snow, while low and middle hills were subjected to intermittent hail and rain on Saturday. The local Meteorological Office predicted a wet spell in Himachal Pradesh until April 4. (PTI)

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A total of 168 roads, including three National Highways, were closed for vehicular traffic in the state on Friday night as per the data of the state emergency operation centre.  (ANI)

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Intermittent rains, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, were witnessed in the state capital Shimla and some other places. Hailstorms also made commuting difficult in Solan. (ANI)

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Traffic came to a halt at the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang near Manali following heavy snow. Kalpa and Kukumseri received 5 cm of snow followed by Keylong with 3 cm of snow in the past 24 hours. (ANI)

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The Local MeT office had issued an orange warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail, heavy rains and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) at isolated places in seven out of 12 districts in the state on Saturday. (ANI)

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