Heavy snowfall over the past 48 hours has paralysed life in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali, blocking national highways and stranding hundreds of tourists. One to two feet of snow, and continuous snowfall have halted traffic, leaving many passengers stuck overnight in freezing conditions. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2026-01-25 03:08 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Amid the heavy snowfall various national highways were blocked on Sunday, and hundreds of tourists were stranded in freezing conditions
Continuous snow accumulation of nearly one to two feet, along with dangerous black icing on roads, has completely halted traffic movement on key highway stretches
Several vehicles were stranded for 24 hours, with passengers spending the night inside their cars amid harsh weather conditions and a lack of basic facilities
Locals have also expressed concern over the situation. Shivbiyas, a resident of the area, said, "The tourists are feeling adverse conditions due to heavy rainfall since last night. They spent the night in their vehicles. Many vehicles are stuck, and people are crying here"
Authorities are yet to fully restore traffic movement as snowfall continues in the region. Rescue and road-clearing operations are expected to intensify once weather conditions improve
