According to Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Public Relations Officer (PRO), "Rescue operations have been temporarily halted due to heavy snowfall and bad weather conditions. Teams remain on standby to resume at the earliest opportunity. Further updates to follow."
Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday said that heavy snowfall and rainfall over the last two days have disrupted road connectivity in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh has experienced heavy rain and snowfall over the past two days. Due to an approaching western disturbance, IMD forecasts more precipitation, including rain, snow, and thunderstorms, from March 3.
Kullu Deputy Commissioner Torul S. Raveesh provides updates on the weather clearing, power restoration efforts, and ongoing relief operations after heavy snowfall disrupted roads and services in the region.
Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh have been severely impacted by heavy snowfall, causing road disruptions. IMD scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma forecasts more snow and rain in the coming days due to a Western disturbance.
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains closed due to heavy snowfall. Hundreds of vehicles are stranded, and essential goods and passenger traffic is disrupted. Authorities have advised against travel until restoration is complete.
The picturesque region of Bhalesa in Doda district woke up to a mesmerising blanket of fresh snowfall, turning the entire area into a breathtaking winter wonderland. The snowfall, which has continued for the past three days, has ended the prolonged dry spell, covering the mountains, trees
The Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway near Karnaprayag has been blocked due to falling mountain debris following continuous rainfall, officials said on Saturday.
The Himachal Pradesh CM stated that the authorities have been directed to open the gates for one of the power project dams as heavy downpours gripped the Kullu valley, causing floods and landslides in the district.
He said the situation remained difficult due to continuous snowfall in the region. However, Suman added that rescue operations were underway to rescue trapped Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers.