Himachal: IMD Issues Moderate Rain, Snowfall Alert; Over 1,250 Roads Closed

• IMD issued an alert for moderate snowfall and light to moderate rain across several Himachal Pradesh districts for the next six hours.
• Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, and higher reaches of Chamba, Kangra, and Kullu districts are expected to receive significant precipitation, with heavy spells possible.
• Heavy snowfall and rain on Monday led to the closure of over 1,250 roads, severely disrupting normal life in the state.
• Cold wave, cold day conditions, and dense fog are predicted for isolated low hills and plains from January 28, with thunderstorms also warned.
• Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh stated that government machinery is working to restore road connectivity using snow blowers and JCB machines.

Why It Matters: Himachal Pradesh faces moderate rain and snowfall alerts, leading to widespread road closures and cold conditions.