Glacier Breaks in Bharmaur, Himachal: 3 Shops, 2 Vehicles Buried; Roads Closed

• A glacier broke in Poolan, Bharmaur assembly constituency, burying three shops and two vehicles, though no loss of life was reported.
• Heavy snowfall in Chamba district has disrupted life, closing 119 roads, affecting 70 drinking water schemes, and disabling 444 electricity transformers.
• The Chamba-Pathankot National Highway is open, but Holi, Jot, Dalhousie, and Khajjiar roads remain closed due to snow.
• Restoration efforts are underway with machinery deployed to clear roads and restore essential services after the weather cleared.
• The Meteorological Department predicts renewed heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh from February 1, with a Yellow Alert issued.

Why It Matters: Heavy snowfall in Himachal's Chamba district caused a glacier break, burying shops and vehicles, and disrupting essential services.