MANALI: No snowfall in many parts of Himachal despite heavy snowfall warning may have disappointed many but upper Manali regions have witnessed heavy snowfall in 48 hours, with Solang ski slopes receiving 90cm of snow. Kothi and Manali town received 90cm and 15cm snow respectively. Rohtang is expected to have received over 5ft of snow. The snowfall was continuing while filing this report. Udaipur and Keylong in Lahaul valley have received 25cm and 13cm more snow. As the temperature is not freezing, the snow is wet. Snow turned slush and melted away at some places while lower regions which used to receive good snowfall received only rain. Solang slopes have enough snow where skiing courses will commence from this week. National skiing competitions that were postponed due to no snow on slopes will be organized soon. The dates are yet to be finalized. Power supply snapped Electricity cables were snapped by snow, pushing some villages into darkness in Manali. Employees of electricity board were engaged in restoration of the lines even in snowfall. Similar was the condition at villages at high altitude. Nearly 60cm snowfall on Jalori pass has blocked Kullu-Anni road. Tourists make beeline to Manali Thousands of tourists have made beeline to Manali to see snowfall. Given the safety of the tourists, police have restricted tourism movement to Bahang, 6km from Manali. Still, Manali-Bahang road was jammed with tourist vehicles. Many of them got stuck near Nehru Kund area due to slippery road. Vehicles were later pushed out of snow with help of local drivers. Still, a large number of vehicles are stuck in snow at many parts. In Mandi, administration has imposed ban on going to Shikari Mata temple and other high altitude regions on Seraj valley which are experiencing heavy snowfall till March 31. SDM at Seraj Surender Mohan said warning
MANALI: No snowfall in many parts of Himachal despite heavy snowfall warning may have disappointed many but upper Manali regions have witnessed heavy snowfall in 48 hours, with Solang ski slopes receiving 90cm of snow. Kothi and Manali town received 90cm and 15cm snow respectively. Rohtang is expected to have received over 5ft of snow. The snowfall was continuing
