Himachal Pradesh: Shimla receives first snow of season, 4 NHs blocked
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla received the first snowfall of the season on Friday with around 3 to 4 inches of snow accumulated on top of Jakhu temple. The snowfall obstructed vehicular movement along the circular road in Shimla. Also, four national highways and several main roads connecting villages and towns in four districts of Himachal Pradesh were cut off due to snowfall. Meanwhile, the vehicles were stranded following the snowfall in Shimla, Kinnaur, Chamba and Sirmaur districts. NH-305 connecting Sainj to Luhri and NH-505 from Powari to Reckong Peo were suspended due to snowfall. Hindustan-Tibet road (NH-22) was closed beyond Kufri. https://www.ptcnews.tv/chandigarh-witnesses-rainiest-december-day-since-2014/ Also, the snow has affected the water and electricity supply in Shimla and Kinnaur district. Due to the snowfall, the National Highway 505 was blocked in three places in Kinnaur, including Pooh, Moorang and Yangthang. The water supply was affected in Yanthang, Moorang and Sangla. Public Works Department (PWD) chief engineer RK Verma said that "Efforts are underway to clear these roads. Many roads have been open, work is on to clear off the roads." Also, the bus service to Rampur Bushar has been diverted via Basantpur. -PTC News
