Snowfall Chaos: Kullu-Manali, Nainital-Mussoorie Face 'White Disaster'

• Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand has led to severe traffic jams, stranding tourists for over 24 hours.
• Roads to popular destinations like Kullu-Manali and Mussoorie-Chakrata are overwhelmed, with vehicles stuck for miles.
• Tourists, especially children, are facing extreme difficulties with no food, water, or toilet facilities in the cold.
• Over 50 roads in Uttarakhand and 835 roads in Himachal Pradesh are closed due to snow, with a red alert issued until January 28.
• Local administrations advise against travel to the mountains due to fully booked hotels and dangerous conditions.

Why It Matters: Avoid travel to snow-hit Himachal and Uttarakhand; tourists face severe challenges due to heavy snowfall and traffic.