Himachal Pradesh’s popular winter getaway spots, Manali and Solang Valley, are facing severe disruption as heavy snow continues to create chaos, leaving many vehicles stranded on snow-covered roads.
Social media posts have been buzzing with warnings from travellers who are urging others to reconsider their trips, given the worsening weather conditions.
One such traveller, Chlucky Tyagi, shared a video on Instagram this weekend, showing a long line of cars stuck on the Solang Valley-Atal Tunnel route. “Manali and Solang Valley, koi bhi mat aana! (Do not come!),” Tyagi warns in the video, which was filmed in the dark amidst the snowstorm.
In his post, Tyagi explained that he had been stuck since morning and was unsure when the situation would clear up. Adding to the urgency, Tyagi revealed that even the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s vehicle was among those trapped.
The snow, which has been disrupting life in Himachal Pradesh for the past two days, is expected to intensify. The state’s meteorological department has issued a forecast predicting light to moderate snow and rain in the mid-and high-altitude regions until January 4.
Meanwhile, rescue operations are under way to clear the traffic. However, many heavy vehicles remain stranded. Tourists are being urged to delay their plans to visit the region due to the dangerous and unpredictable weather.
As per the latest weather updates, the state is expected to experience light snow and rain in isolated areas in the coming days, with a cold wave likely to grip the plains in the early mornings and late nights.
Given the situation, travellers are being advised to stay informed of weather warnings and reconsider their travel plans to avoid being caught in the snow chaos.
