Lahaul-Spiti Buried Under Snow: 290 Roads Blocked, Schools Shut Amid Blizzard

• Heavy snowfall, blizzards, and sub-zero temperatures have paralyzed Lahaul-Spiti, cutting off road connectivity with Himachal Pradesh.
• All 290 PWD-maintained roads are impassable, including 74 in Lahaul, 60 in Udaipur, and 156 in Spiti divisions.
• The Manali-Leh National Highway is closed beyond Solang Nala, isolating the Lahaul valley; Keylong received 20 cm fresh snow, totaling 75 cm.
• Lahaul & Spiti Police are conducting round-the-clock rescue operations and managing traffic in difficult terrain.
• Six electricity transformers are disrupted in Udaipur, affecting Tindi; all educational institutions are closed on January 27 (half-day) and January 28 due to IMD warnings.

Why It Matters: Lahaul-Spiti faces severe disruption due to heavy snowfall, blocking roads, shutting schools, and impacting services.