Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Travel in Himachal and J&K

A big snowstorm hit Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, blocking many roads and trapping lots of tourists.

Twelve tourists were stuck near Raghupur Fort, but local people helped rescue them.

Many other tourists are still stuck, especially in Manali.

The government has told people not to travel unless they have special cars that can handle the snow.

Some roads are so blocked that even 4x4 vehicles can't pass.

The snow is causing problems with water and electricity too.

The weather is expected to get worse, with more snow and very cold temperatures coming soon.

In Jammu & Kashmir, the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH44) remained closed for the second consecutive day due to slippery road conditions caused by continuous snowfall.

Flight operations at Srinagar airport are going on normally.