The Rohtang Pass has been closed for vehicular traffic due to unexpected early snowfall in the high-altitude areas of the state, marking a premature onset of the winter.

Continuous snowfall for the second day yesterday in areas around the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang and Marhi rendered travel hazardous, prompting the authorities concerned to restrict vehicular movement beyond Solang Nala and Gulaba.

According to police sources, only four-wheelers are at present permitted to cross the Atal Tunnel towards Lahaul due to slippery road conditions.

The barrier previously stationed at Marhi had been relocated to Gulaba, following the accumulation of nearly 25 cm of snow there. “For public safety, vehicular movement beyond Solang Nala has been restricted as they risk skidding on the snow-covered road,”

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