Heavy snowfall has blocked about 1093 roads for traffic in Himachal Pradesh out of which 204 roads are likely to start its operations by Friday evening. 415 water supply schemes have been affected due to snow, all across the state. Those which have been completely damaged include 120 water supply schemes in Mandi, 60 in Kinnaur, 89 in Chamba, 5 in Kangra and 43 in Kullu.
CM Jai Ram Thakur has chaired a meeting with the senior officers to review the situation which has arisen due to heavy snowfall. He has informed that the state government has released Rs 35.17 crore for ensuring restoration of essential services.