Himachal Snowfall: Tourists Cancel Manali Plans as Roads Turn Slippery

• Heavy snowfall hit several areas of Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla and Kullu Manali, leading to increased difficulties for tourists.
• Mall Road Manali received 2.5 feet of snow, while Lahaul Spiti, Kukumseri, Keylong, Manali, and Kothi also recorded significant snowfall.
• Slippery conditions on the Kullu-Manali road have restricted vehicle movement up to Patlikuhal, forcing many tourists to cancel trips and return.
• A new Western Disturbance is expected on January 26, bringing light to moderate rain/snowfall across the state from January 24 to 28.
• Minimum temperatures are forecast to drop by 3-5 degrees Celsius in the next 48 hours, while maximum temperatures could fall by 8-12 degrees Celsius in the next 24 hours.

Why It Matters: Heavy snowfall in Himachal has made roads slippery, causing tourists to cancel plans and return, with more snow expected.