Cold wave persists in Himachal, Black ice & inclement weather force administration to restrict vehicular traffic
The cold wave continue in Himachal Pradesh as Mercury plummets under subzero in minus. Lahaul-Spiti district administration issued travel advisory to commuters restricting vehicular traffic on Manali-Rohtang tunnel and between Keylong to Darcha. Minimum temperature of Kaza in Lahaul-Spiti district was at minus 20 degrees, Keylong minus 8.8, Kalpa (Kinnaur( minus 3.8, Manali (Kullu) minus 1.8, Shimla two , Narkanda minis one, Una one, Solan 1.5, Mandi 1.6, Hamirpur 1.7, Dalhousie 1.9, Kangra 3.5, Bilaspur 4.5 degrees. Issuing advisory to commuters and tourist District Administration Lahaul-Spiti said that in view the road condition (Between Atal Tunnel to Solang Nullah) and also keeping in consideration the black ice factor and slippery road on NH 03. It is advisable that all vehicles are allowed except two-wheelers, vehicular traffic movement shall be permitted from ATR-Solang Nullah (vice-versa) from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM only till further orders. Due to inclement weather Locals & tourists are advised to be very cautious while traveling in the valley. All hotel and homestay owners are also requested to advise their guests likewise. Keeping in view the road condition (Darcha-Shinkula) District Administration also cautioned the commuters that the black ice factor and slippery road on Darcha sector (D.S) on Mansli-Leh highway . It is advisable that only 4×4 vehicular traffic movement shall be permitted from Darcha to Shinkula (vice-versa) from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM only till further orders.. Due to inclement weather Locals & tourists are advised to be very cautious while traveling in the valley. Met Office forecast mainly dry weather in next 24 hrs in the rest of the state.
