Manali Snowfall: Traffic Advisory Issued, Avoid Unnecessary Travel

• Manali town is at a standstill due to heavy snowfall, with the National Highway still closed.
• Kullu Police has issued a traffic advisory, urging tourists and locals to avoid unnecessary travel.
• An orange alert for heavy snowfall and rain has been issued for January 27 by the Meteorological Department.
• Vehicles heading to Manali may be stopped at Bhuntar if routes beyond Patlikuhal become blocked.
• 64 roads are closed in Kullu district, including the Leh Manali Highway; 2500 vehicles were cleared yesterday.

Why It Matters: Heavy snowfall has paralyzed Manali; tourists are advised to check advisories and avoid travel.