Himachal Pradesh: Lahaul Valley wrapped in white sheets with the first snowfall of the season, Mercury reaches below zero

Lahaul-Spiti, October 6 (IANS). The weather turned back into the Lahaul Valley of Himachal Pradesh. The first snowfall of the season covered the entire area with a white snow. Because of this sudden snowfall, there is a great drop in temperature, which forced people to sit in their homes. The snowfall, which started on Sunday night, has completely covered Rohtang Pass, Baralacha, Kunjum, Tandi, Keylong, Udaipur and the surrounding height. By morning, a thick layer of snow was frozen on the roads, which severely affected normal life. It has become difficult for people to get out and people are forced to look in the homes to avoid the cool wind. The meteorological department has already issued a warning of snowfall in highs, but its intensity has surprised everyone. The temperature went below zero and cold winds with snowfall increased people’s problems. According to locals, so fast and heavy snowfall has not been seen over the years. This sudden weather change indicates the start of winter, but at the same time it has become a matter of concern for farmers and gardeners. Potato and apple crops in the Lahaul Valley are currently ready for Mandis. Onsile snowfall severely affected the transport and quality of these crops. Water seems to wander on the hard work of the farmers, as the possibility of damage to the crops has increased. The transport system also collapsed due to the accumulation of snow on the roads, thereby there are many problems in the load. This snowfall improved the beauty of the valley, but new challenges were created before the people here. In such a situation, the meteorological section asked people to be attentive. -Ians Pim/DSC shares this story Tags