Shimla, March 1 -- Due to snowfall and rain in Himachal Pradesh, a total of 583 roads in the State including 5 National Highways have been blocked as per the State Disaster Management Authority.

A total of 2263 distribution transformers (DTRs) are down, affecting power supply to numerous areas .

According to the Authority, as of Friday, 279 water supply schemes have been impacted, leaving many regions without essential services.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday urged people to stay away from rivers and streams as parts of the state, including the district of Kullu, battled heavy rains and snowfall

The chief minister urged people to remain cautious and follow the guidelines issued by the administration....