Himachal Snowfall: The Kangra district officials have prohibited all trekking operations above 3,000 metres, due to poor weather conditions, after various areas of Himachal Pradesh got additional snowfall on Thursday.
For low-altitude trekking routes, as well, the Kangra district officials have made it compulsory for tourists to seek advance permission. The India Meteorological Department, Shimla, issued poor weather warnings, prompting the action.
Which trekking routes now require approval?
Trekking on the Kareri, Triund, and Adi Himani Chamunda trails will require prior approval from the Kangra Superintendent of Police office, per the directive. If IMD Shimla issues warnings and alerts, all previously granted licences for the trekking routes (as previously specified) will be revoked.
The Mountaineering Center Mcleodganj’s search and rescue teams, the NDRF, SDRF, and the police, however, will be excluded from the aforementioned guidelines.
Dr. Nipun Jindal has requested the district tourism officer to give instructions to all the sides involved in the Kangra district’s tourism industry to advise all visitors staying there of the limitations on tracking activities.
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Over 400 vehicles rescued from tunnel
The first snowfall of the season in Manali and Lahaul Spiti left 400 vehicles stranded, but they were all safely retrieved from the South portal of the Rohtang Tunnel in Manali. Tourists who are stuck are being helped by police teams from both districts, and South Portal is currently the scene of a rescue effort.
In the districts of Chamba, Kullu, Kinnaur, Lahaul, and Spiti, the local MeT office has forecast snow and rain for numerous locations in higher elevations on Friday, as well as dry conditions on New Year’s Eve on December 31.
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