Himachal Pradesh Braces for More Snowfall, IMD Issues Yellow and Orange Alerts

• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow and orange alerts for Himachal Pradesh on January 26 and 27, predicting heavy snowfall, rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
• All 12 districts are under a yellow alert for January 26, with Chamba, Kullu, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti facing an orange alert for heavy snowfall and strong winds on January 27.
• Following last week's snowfall, 832 roads, including three National Highways, remain closed across the state, with Lahaul-Spiti being the worst affected.
• Power supply is severely impacted, with 1,942 transformers non-functional, and Shimla experiencing the highest number of outages.
• Despite the disruptions and freezing temperatures, popular tourist destinations like Shimla and Manali are witnessing a surge in visitors, with Shimla's hotel occupancy reaching 90%.

Why It Matters: Himachal Pradesh faces severe weather warnings and disruptions, yet tourism thrives amidst the snowfall.