Himachal Snowfall: Sun Shines After Heavy Snow, 627 Roads Closed; Manali Cut Off

• Himachal Pradesh experienced heavy rain and snowfall overnight, leading to 627 road closures, including three National Highways.
• Areas like Kufri, Narkanda, Manali, Solang Nala, Atal Tunnel, and Rohtang Pass received significant snowfall, making up for seasonal deficits.
• Schools in Kullu district are closed, and educational institutions in Udaipur and Keylong (Lahaul Valley) declared holidays.
• The lowest temperature was -8.9°C in Tabo, Lahaul Valley, while Gondla recorded 22.0 cm of fresh snowfall.
• The Chandigarh-Manali National Highway remains closed for regular vehicles since January 23, severely impacting tourism and local travel.

Why It Matters: Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh has closed 627 roads and disrupted life, despite sunshine after the storm.