Himachal Pradesh Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Utilities

India — Himachal Pradesh has been experiencing severe weather conditions, including heavy snowfall and rainfall, leading to widespread disruption across the state. As of January 29, 2026, 885 roads, including four National Highways (NH-03, NH-05, NH-305, and NH-505), are blocked. Power outages have affected 3,237 transformers, and 121 water supply schemes are disrupted, impacting thousands of households. The India — Lahaul and Spiti district is the worst affected, with 290 roads blocked. India — Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Kinnaur, and Districts have also reported significant disruptions. The India — State Disaster Management Authority, Himachal Pradesh is coordinating restoration efforts and has issued advisories to residents and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel. Further heavy snowfall and rainfall are forecast for February 1 and 2, with yellow and orange alerts issued for various districts.