Heavy Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh Triggers 'Orange' Alert, Disrupts Life

The state battles with closed roads and disrupted services as snow-clearing operations continue amidst below-normal temperatures.

The regional meteorological center at Shimla issued an 'Orange' alert for Himachal Pradesh, forecasting snowfall across the state for the next two days.
Around 485 roads, including 4 national highways, are closed due to snowfall, disrupting vehicular movement and affecting 674 electricity and 44 water supply schemes.
The Public Works Department is engaged in extensive efforts to clear the snow, utilizing calcium chloride as a de-icing agent.
Temperatures in Himachal Pradesh continue to remain below normal, with the lowest nighttime temperature recorded at minus 8.1 degrees Celsius.
A yellow warning for thunderstorms and lightning has been issued for February 3 and 4, with adverse weather conditions expected to continue until February 6.