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157 roads blocked, snowfall likely from tomorrow evening

As many as 157 roads, including three National Highways, continue to be blocked for traffic across the state following a spell of snowfall and rainfall on last Monday and Tuesday.

Maximum roads continue to be blocked in district Shimla (72), followed by 36 in Lahaul and Spiti and 25, including two National Highways, in district Kullu. As many as ten roads are blocked in district Mandi.

National Highway 03 is blocked at Rohtang Pass due to black ice, while National Highway 305 is blocked at Jalori Pass due to snowfall.

Meanwhile National Highway 505 is blocked at several places in Lahaul and Spiti. Meanwhile, 25 power distribution transformers and 12 water supply schemes continue to be disrupted.

As per the weather department, there’s a likelihood of another spell of light to moderate snowfall and rainfall in the state from tomorrow evening onwards.

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