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Himachal Pradesh Snowfall: Roads Blocked, Power Outages Mount

1/24/2026

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Heavy snowfall has paralyzed normal life in Himachal Pradesh, with Shimla's major roads and highways closed.
The snowfall began on January 23.
In some areas the snowfall reached over three feet.
Kagnadhar faces severe power outages, exposing infrastructure weaknesses of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL).
Residents criticize HPSEBL for failing to address recurring issues during extreme weather.

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Story summary

Heavy snowfall has paralyzed normal life in Himachal Pradesh, with Shimla's major roads and highways closed.
The snowfall began on January 23.
In some areas the snowfall reached over three feet.
Kagnadhar faces severe power outages, exposing infrastructure weaknesses of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL).
Residents criticize HPSEBL for failing to address recurring issues during extreme weather.