Shimla, Oct. 22 -- Early winter and snowfall have forced the closure of the high-altitude Rohtang and Kunzum passes, severing traditional road links to Lahaul-Spiti district and making the Atal tunnel the region's primary all-weather lifeline, officials said today.
The Lahaul & Spiti police reported the Koksar-Palchan (via Rohtang) and Koksar-Lossar (via Kunzum) routes are now shut due to snow, while all other major roads, including the strategic Manali-Keylong highway through the tunnel, remain open under cloudy skies.
The meteorological department recorded significant precipitation in the region over the past 24 hours, with Kothi receiving the highest rainfall at 23 mm, followed by Manali (12 mm) and Keylong (6 mm).
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