Himachal Pradesh: First snow in Rohtang Pass ;Roads closed till march

Due to a heavy snowfall the temperature got as low as -2 degree celsius in Rohtang Pass this morning. Following the steep fall in temperature, the Rohtang Pass has been closed till March for the vehicular traffic.

The first snow of season was yesterday for the Rohtang Pass and near by areas which have led to extremely cold conditions in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh.

Temperatures across the state have dipped as icy winds swept the region.

A thick fog cover has engulfed the region since yesterday. Commuters faced a lot of inconvenience driving in this weather and had to switch on their headlights in the morning hours.

While Kalpa had a low of minus 0.4 degrees yesterday, Keylong and Manali recorded 1.6 degrees and 3.4 degrees. The temperatures in Solan, Shimla and Bhuntar were 5.4 degrees, 5.6 degrees and 6.5 degrees Celsius respectively.