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Fresh snowfall in Himachal Pradesh halts traffic movement on 2 national highways

Published on Feb 19, 2024 11:17 PM IST

Snowfall in higher reaches, including the Gulmarg skiing resort and rains in the plains lashed Kashmir on Monday.

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The Manali-Leh Highway and Aut-Luhri National Highway in Himachal Pradesh are experiencing a complete halt in traffic due to recent heavy snowfall in the area. (ANI)

Published on Feb 19, 2024 11:17 PM IST

The Manali-Leh Highway and Aut-Luhri National Highway in Himachal Pradesh are experiencing a complete halt in traffic due to recent heavy snowfall in the area. (ANI)

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According to Torul S Raveesh, Deputy Commissioner Kullu, "Traffic halted at two National Highways due to heavy snowfall in Kullu district. There have been three feet of fresh snowfall around Atal Tunnel Rohtang due to which traffic from Manali-Leh National Highway Manali to Atal Tunnel Rohtang is closed." (ANI)

Published on Feb 19, 2024 11:17 PM IST

According to Torul S Raveesh, Deputy Commissioner Kullu, "Traffic halted at two National Highways due to heavy snowfall in Kullu district. There have been three feet of fresh snowfall around Atal Tunnel Rohtang due to which traffic from Manali-Leh National Highway Manali to Atal Tunnel Rohtang is closed." (ANI)

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"Vehicular movement is also closed at the Aut-Luhri National Highway 305 (NH-305) in Himachal Pradesh due to a fresh bout of snowfall in the area," said the official. (ANI)

Published on Feb 19, 2024 11:17 PM IST

"Vehicular movement is also closed at the Aut-Luhri National Highway 305 (NH-305) in Himachal Pradesh due to a fresh bout of snowfall in the area," said the official. (ANI)

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Torul S Raveesh, Deputy Commissioner Kullu mentioned that the administration has stopped the movement of tourists in the higher parts of the state and has issued an advisory to the tourists. (ANI)

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Torul S Raveesh, Deputy Commissioner Kullu mentioned that the administration has stopped the movement of tourists in the higher parts of the state and has issued an advisory to the tourists. (ANI)

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"Keeping in view the safety of the tourists, the administration has stopped the movement of tourists and has issued an advisory to the tourists requesting them not visit the touristy areas in higher reaches. There has been heavy snowfall in the higher areas in Kullu district since last night," he added. (ANI)

Published on Feb 19, 2024 11:17 PM IST

"Keeping in view the safety of the tourists, the administration has stopped the movement of tourists and has issued an advisory to the tourists requesting them not visit the touristy areas in higher reaches. There has been heavy snowfall in the higher areas in Kullu district since last night," he added. (ANI)

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"There has been 3 feet of snowfall around Atal Tunnel Rohtang, due to which the movement on the Manali-Leh National Highway is closed and due to fresh snowfall on Jalodi Pass, vehicular movement is also closed on National Highway 305," he said. (ANI)

Published on Feb 19, 2024 11:17 PM IST

"There has been 3 feet of snowfall around Atal Tunnel Rohtang, due to which the movement on the Manali-Leh National Highway is closed and due to fresh snowfall on Jalodi Pass, vehicular movement is also closed on National Highway 305," he said. (ANI)

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Meanwhile, IMD predicted heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh on February 18 and 20, and over Uttarakhand on February 19 and 20. (ANI)

Published on Feb 19, 2024 11:17 PM IST

Meanwhile, IMD predicted heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh on February 18 and 20, and over Uttarakhand on February 19 and 20. (ANI)

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Meanwhile, Gulmarg skiing resort in Baramulla district has been drawing attention from foreign skiers and adventure lovers following a recent snowfall in the higher reaches of the valley. (PTI)

Published on Feb 19, 2024 11:17 PM IST

Meanwhile, Gulmarg skiing resort in Baramulla district has been drawing attention from foreign skiers and adventure lovers following a recent snowfall in the higher reaches of the valley. (PTI)

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Gulmarg which is scheduled to host the fourth Khelo India Winter Games from Wednesday, has received around 1.5 feet of fresh snowfall over the past 24 hours, the officials said. (PTI)

Published on Feb 19, 2024 11:17 PM IST

Gulmarg which is scheduled to host the fourth Khelo India Winter Games from Wednesday, has received around 1.5 feet of fresh snowfall over the past 24 hours, the officials said. (PTI)

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