Saturday, February 26, 2011

Cold weather upsets people

MANALI: The record snowfall in some parts of the state has made normal life go awry. Tourists from the plains may enjoy the experience, but the harsh weather has proved to be a nightmare for locals who had never expected such a long winter spell. 

The harsh cold climate and continuous snowfall, especially in Manali and Lahaul-Spiti have caught residents unprepared. Koksar, Yoche, Dimfu, Sissu, Khanjar, Chokhang, Naingar and around 25 remote villages of Lahaul that have been cut off from the bazaars and district headquarters are worried about their depleting ration and firewood stock. 

Kothi, Solang, Hamta and around a dozen villages of Kullu which have received more than 5 feet of snow were not ready for the situation. Kullu villagers are concerned about their cattle most. 

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