Shimla, Jan. 23 -- Widespread snowfall and rainfall across Himachal Pradesh have severely disrupted public utilities, with more than 560 roads blocked and nearly 4,800 electricity distribution transformers (DTRs) affected, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said on Friday.

According to the Evening Public Utility Status Report issued by the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) at 6:00 pm, a total of 563 roads, including two national highways, were closed due to snow accumulation, landslides, and adverse weather conditions. The number of disrupted DTRs rose to 4,797, compared to 4,274 reported in the morning hours.

"The current spell of snowfall and rain has caused extensive damage to road connectivity and power infrastruct...