Rohtang tunnel closed due to snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal
Atal Tunnel across the Rohtang Pass was closed for traffic after heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday.
The middle and lower hills of the state received widespread rain accompanied by high velocity winds amid a fresh western disturbance in the region.
Kullu superintendent of police (SP) Gaurav Singh said there was heavy snowfall at the north and south portals of the tunnel. He said the road will be cleared soon and advised people to avoid venturing out the snow-prone areas.
Kalpa, the small hill town in tribal Kinnaur district, experienced 5cm of snowfall, while Keylong, the administrative headquarters of Lahaul and Spiti district, got 4cm of snowfall.
