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Heavy snowfall blocks 566 roads, 6 highways in Himachal, power supply disrupted
Updated On: 02 February, 2024 08:05 AM IST | Shimla | ANI
The districts of Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, and Shimla have experienced fresh snowfall, while higher reaches in Sirmaur, Kangra, and Mandi districts have also received a new layer of snow
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Over 566 roads are currently closed across various regions of Himachal Pradesh, including nearly six national highways, due to heavy snowfall. Additionally, approximately 700 electricity supply schemes are disrupted in the state. The districts of Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, and Shimla have experienced fresh snowfall, while higher reaches in Sirmaur, Kangra, and Mandi districts have also received a new layer of snow.
The Public Works Department Minister of the Himachal Pradesh government, Vikramditya Singh has stated that efforts are underway to clear 138 roads by late today, with 206 machines and a dedicated workforce deployed across the state for this purpose. "The recent snowfall has resulted in a financial loss of approximately 450 crore rupees due to the affected roads," he said. Expressing optimism, the minister greeted the people of the state, emphasizing that the fresh snowfall marks the end of a prolonged dry spell. He highlighted the positive impact on farmers, anticipating benefits for agriculture.
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