Solang received more than 60cm of snow on Friday and then it got snow again overnight as people woke up to a thick layer of snow. Vehicles, shops, roads, houses and trees put on a thick white coat. The slopes are ready for skiing and snowboarding. Local ski clubs are preparing snow for the sport. Roads to the Solang and Atal tunnels were blocked in the morning but were later opened only to four-wheelers.
A large number of tourists flocked to the Solang valley on Saturday to experience winter sports including skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, skiing and snowshoeing.
Himachal Pradesh Winter Games Association (HPWGA) is preparing the ski slopes for Skiing and Indian Ski Championship from January 26. Before, the slopes had no snow, but now the slopes are covered with a layer of good quality snow from 90 to 100cm thick.
President of HPWGA Ludar Thakur said, “The Himachal Ski and Snowboard Championships will be held from January 26 to 28 in Solang. The event will be held under the auspices of Ski and Snowboard India, the sports council. HP, HP Olympic Association and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Climbing and Allied Sports. Top performers will be selected for various national and international competitions.”
“We are delighted that Mother Nature is blessing us in the form of heavy snowfall. More snow is expected between January 24 and 26. It is likely that our slopes will be affected. covered by a layer of snow more than 150cm thick,” he said. more.
The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is clearing snow on the Manali-Keylong-Darcha highway for general traffic. According to Lahaul-Spiti police, the highway is now open from Manali to Keylong for four-wheel drive vehicles. “Other vehicles will not be allowed to pass due to the slippery road,” police said.
Meanwhile, an avalanche was recorded from near Lahaul’s Tholang village on Saturday. Snow clouds and ice particles spread over a large area for more than 10 minutes. Fortunately, no one was harmed in the incident. This is the third avalanche in Lahaul this winter.
IMD has forecast heavy snowfall from January 24 to 27. This time, people here forecast that it will snow heavily for 4 consecutive days. The county government has asked all departments to remain vigilant and not let snow disrupt roads, electricity and water supply.
