505 roads, 1638 transformers and 98 drinking water schemes closed.
Jagran correspondent, Shimla. Snowfall continues in Himachal. On one hand, people associated with horticulture and tourism are very happy due to snowfall, while on the other hand, common people seem to be troubled by the cold. However, the period of snowfall and rain is going to continue.
Meteorological Center Shimla has issued a cold wave warning with dense fog in Kangra, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur and Bilaspur in Himachal. Snow and rain are expected in some higher areas. It will be cloudy at some places.
505 roads, 1638 transformers and 98 drinking water schemes closed
Roads remained closed in most areas of Upper Shimla on the second day of heavy snowfall in the capital Shimla. 505 roads are closed in Shimla district due to snowfall. More than 200 routes of Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) are closed in the district. Rural areas are cut off from the district headquarters. Although the main roads leading to Solan and Bilaspur have been restored, there is heavy slippage on these routes.
Due to this, drivers have to drive very carefully. Due to accumulation of snow at many places, drivers are facing a lot of risk. The administration is appealing to people to avoid unnecessary travel. The administration has said that travel should be done with caution only when absolutely necessary. At the same time, the police is also keeping a vigil on the sensitive routes. Snowfall has also affected the electricity system.
Due to closure of 1638 transformers in the district, darkness remained in many villages for the second day. Due to power outage, not only household work is affected but water supply and communication services are also being disrupted. Electricity Board employees are busy restoring lines amid snowfall in inaccessible areas, but the weather and road conditions are hindering the work. 98 drinking water schemes of Jal Shakti Department are closed in the district.
Goods of daily needs could not reach Shimla on time.
Due to snowfall, even the items of daily needs are not being delivered on time. The supply of vegetables, milk and medicines was affected in Shimla on Saturday. Children's education has also been affected due to the closure of schools and colleges. The administration says that efforts are being made to restore roads, power supply and transport services to normal soon. The situation is expected to improve as soon as the weather clears.
Police advisory: drive carefully
Due to slippery roads, Shimla Police has issued advisory for tourists and common people. Shimla Police has appealed to the people that the risk of vehicles slipping has increased due to slippery roads. In such a situation, drive the vehicle carefully. Travel only if absolutely necessary. Slippage of vehicles is more in the morning and evening. Be careful in such situations.
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