Officials have recently issued an avalanche advisory in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Locals and tourists alike have been cautioned. Rain and snow have been lashing in parts of the state which has led to the closure of around 112 roads. Of these, 107 roads are in the tribal region of Lahaul and Spiti District. Subsequently, authorities have issued an advisory. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about this advisory.
Himachal Avalanche: 112 Roads Closed; Advisory Issued
According to an article which was recently published by NDTV, Lahaul and Spiti police have urged tourists and locals alike to stay alert during this bad spell of weather. The police urged everyone to steer clear of the steep slopes as they posed a risk.
Steep slopes are especially prone to avalanches when there is heavy snowfall. The bad weather has led to the closure of 107 roads in the Lahaul and Spiti regions and three national highways in addition to two other roads.
These areas – which are relatively isolated as they are located in the high hills – have received light snowfall and intermittent rains during the last 24 hours. As per the official predictions, the state will continue to witness rains today as well.
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Rain And Snow Lashes In The Region; Chandra River Risky
The officials in the region have especially urged caution around the Chandra River. The region witnessed an avalanche which ended up blocking the river. The avalanche took place on April 16, Tuesday. The flow of the river has been restored but the water level has risen significantly.
Hence, locals have been asked to exercise caution if they’re in the vicinity of the river. The Meteorological Centre in Shimla stated that the Koksar and Hansa areas received around two and five centimetres of snow respectively. Kothi was the place to receive the highest rainfall – 63 millimetres!
Do you know anyone else who is living in Himachal Pradesh? How do they cope during such an adverse weather? Let us know in the comments section below!
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