Himachal Pradesh Weather: 223 roads closed due to fresh snowfall

Himachal Pradesh Weather & Temperature Today, Cold Wave updates: In Himachal Pradesh, at least 223 roads, including three national highways, were closed following fresh snowfall in several districts, officials said.

Snowfall was recorded in Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti and the higher reaches of Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba and Sirmaur districts.

Shimla saw the most road closures (145), followed by Kullu (25), and Mandi (20).

The meteorological department reports that Khadrala received 24 cm of snow, followed by Sangla (16.5 cm), Shillaro (15.3 cm), Chopal and Jubbal (15 cm each), Kalpa (14 cm), Nichar (10 cm), Shimla (7 cm), Pooh (6 cm), and Jot (5 cm).

Meanwhile, the Tuesday night was the coldest in Lahaul and Spiti in the state.

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