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Lahaul Spiti cut off by snow in Himachal Pradesh
Lahaul
Spiti (HP): People in Lahaul Spiti in Himachal Pradesh
are a harried lot these days, as snowfall has added to
their woes by cutting them off from the rest of the state.
Continuous snowfall in the region has led to blockade
of roads in Lahaul Spiti, making the helicopter service
the only mode of transport. Dip in temperature causes
water to freeze in the region. Food supplies are also
affected as road blockades disrupt the supplies of essential
commodities including fresh vegetables. "People face a
lot of problems during winters. It snows heavily, and
the water also freezes. If somebody falls ill, then they
cannot be treated as there is no doctor here," said Rama
Devi, a villager. The authorities are trying hard to restore
the road connectivity to the region and have started removing
snow from the roads. Meanwhile, the temperature remains
at sub-zero level in upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh.
-Jan
23, 2009
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