The state and district level emergency operation centers are on high alert in Himachal after a fresh spell of snowfall on Sunday.
“Fresh rain and snowfall occurred in the districts of Shimla, Kullu, Kinnaur, Lahaul & Spiti, Sirmour, Kangra, Solan and Chamba on Sunday,” said an official spokesman.
According to Snow & Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) Manali, people are advised to not to venture in Avalanche prone slopes which are still loaded with snow. This advisory has been issued for Shimla, Chamba, Lahaul- Spiti, Kullu and Kinnaur districts from January 27- 28, the spokesman said.
He said that the State Government is focusing to restore the electricity, water supply and roads at the earliest. Additional Chief Secretary Revenue & Public Works Department Manisha Nanda is monitoring the situation on the directions of the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.
As per Public Works Department, the total number of roads closed in the state are 484 out of these 78 roads will be cleared by Sunday night whereas, 216 roads will be opened by January 28 and remaining 190 roads will be shortly, the spokesman said.