MeT issues heavy snowfall alert in HP, over 4 NH among 500 roads closed

The meteorological department here on Saturday sounded an orange alert for snowfall across Himachal Pradesh for the next two days.

It predicted light to moderate snowfall at most places and heavy snowfall at isolated places in mid and high hills of the state. It also cautioned of thunderstorms, lightning and hailstorm in lower areas and predicted a wet spell in the state till February 6.

The state saw moderate to heavy snow in several parts on January 31 and February 1 due to which 504 roads, including four national highways, were closed for vehicular traffic, officials said.