Snowfall in parts of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Kullu in Himachal

February 19, 2024 20:40

File image

Parts of Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur and higher reaches of Kullu and Chamba districts received moderate to heavy snowfall, the MeT office in Shimla said on Monday.

The weather office had issued a "red' alert for "heavy' to "very heavy' rain/snowfall and thunderstorms accompanied by hail, gusty winds and lightning in seven out of 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh on Monday.

Kusumseri, Udaipur, Gondla, Keylong and Hansa in Lahaul and Spiti district received 50.6 cm, 39 cm, 27 cm, 21 cm and 11 cm of snowfall respectively while Kalpa and Pook in Kinnaur district received 2.6 cm and 1 cm snow besides Bharmour in Chamba which received 12 cm of snow, it said.

The higher reaches of Kullu, including the south portal of the Atal Tunnel, are receiving intermittent snowfall and traffic beyond Manali has been stopped.

The higher areas of Dalhousie also received snow, according to reports. "Light' to "moderate' rains occurred in mid and lower hills and Tissa in Chamba received the highest rainfall of 41 mm followed by Sangla, Bharmour and Manali 11 mm each, Dalhousie and Chamba 5 mm each.

Cold wave conditions have revived in the state. The sky remained heavily overcast and strong winds lashed the region, signalling more snow and rain in the state.

A western disturbance has affected western Himalayan region since Saturday night.

The MeT office has cautioned that essential services like electricity, water and communication could be affected.

The minimum temperatures rose by a few notches and stayed two to eight degrees above normal, it said. -- PTI

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Bangladesh Hindus Protest Against Attacks

Members of minority communities in Bangladesh -- mostly Hindus -- faced at least 205 incidents of attacks in 52 districts since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5, according to two Hindu organisations in the...

Special central law must to curb attacks on medical staff: IMA

The association said that 25 states have laws on attacks on doctors and hospitals but these are mostly ineffective on the ground and do not serve the purpose of deterrence.

Deshmukh told me extorted funds routed to Maha NCP chief: Ex-cop Param Bir

Singh asserted that Deshmukh set a staggering collection target of Rs 100 crore for his officers, specifically from Mumbai, while also discussing plans to target key opposition figures, including former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis...

Kolkata doctor murder accused addicted to violent porn: Police

During the investigation, it was found that he had a history of physically abusing his wives, he said.

India's democratic dividend running out, points out new data

The report highlights that India's population in 2036 is expected to be more feminine compared to the 2011 population, as reflected in the sex ratio which is projected to increase from 943 in 2011 to 952 by 2036, highlighting a positive...