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Fresh Snowfall Blankets Himachal Pradesh Higher Reaches And Several Mountain Passes Closed
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News18•15-10-2026, 16:30
Fresh Snowfall Blankets Himachal Pradesh Higher Reaches And Several Mountain Passes Closed
- •Fresh snowfall blanketed higher reaches of Lahaul and Spiti, Chamba, and Kangra districts while intermittent rains hit lower hills.
- •Major mountain passes including Rohtang Pass, Sach Pass, Shinku La, Baralacha La, and Kunzum La were closed due to slippery roads and safety concerns.
- •Police and rescue teams successfully evacuated around 100 vehicles stranded near Gondla in Lahaul and Spiti following the sudden snow.
- •The unexpected October weather brought a significant drop in temperatures, prompting residents in Manali and Dharamshala to bring out warm clothing.
- •Locals and business owners welcomed the snowfall, highlighting its positive impact on glaciers, local agriculture, and the upcoming tourism season.
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Fresh snowfall occurred in the higher reaches of Lahaul and Spiti, Chamba, and Kangra districts, while low and middle hills received intermittent rains. Specific areas experiencing snow included Shinku La, Baralacha La, Kunzum La, Koksar, Jispa, Keylong, Gondla, Sural, Sach Pass, and the Dhauladhar ranges.
Roads from Rohtang Pass to Sarchu, Darcha to Shinku La, and Gramphu to Batal have been closed. Additionally, Sach Pass has been closed for vehicular traffic, and the movement of all vehicle types towards Shinku La, Baralacha La, and Kunzum La has been suspended due to safety concerns.
The local weather office forecast a wet spell continuing at isolated places across the state until Saturday.
