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Cold wave intensifies in Himachal Pradesh, roads blocked by snow - in PICS!

The cold wave has intensified in Himachal Pradesh with the high and mid-hills in the state witnessing snowfall on Friday (February 3), while the low hills and plains received rainfall, the meteorological department said.

(With PTI inputs; Pic: IANS)

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Updated:Feb 04, 2022, 11:55 PM IST

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Heavy snowfall: Roads remain blocked for vehicular traffic

Majority of roads in the higher reaches, including in Shimla city, remain blocked for vehicular traffic due to the snowfall since Thursday (February 2) morning, police said.

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Temperatures running in minus!

The lowest temperature in the state was recorded at minus 6.9 degrees Celsius in Keylong, while the highest was at 14.8 degrees Celsius in Una, the local weather office said.

(Pic: IANS)

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Hill towns receive continuous snowfall

In a travel advisory, the police said that following continuous snowfall in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Sirmaur, Mandi and Shimla districts since Thursday, most roads in these areas are either blocked or partially open.

(Pic: IANS)

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Shimla Police has requested citizens to avoid unnecessary travel

In a separate statement, the Shimla police requested citizens to avoid unnecessary travel. Most of the roads in Shimla town are closed due to slippery conditions, the police said.

(Pic: ANI)

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Roads closed in Himachal Pradesh due to snowfall

Roads at Kufri, Narkanda, Khidki and Kharapathar are also closed due to significant snow accumulation, as per Shimla police's statement.

(Pic: ANI; a woman in Manali)