MANALI: An avalanche near Shakoli village of Lahaul blocked the Triloknath-Udaipur bypass road on Sunday. The Manali-Atal Tunnel highway was also blocked by small avalanches near Dhundi.
According to Kullu SP Gaurav Singh, traffic was stopped on Manali-Atal Tunnel highway for some time after minor avalanches and boulders started hitting the highway. The road was later cleared and opened for vehicles.
An avalanche near Shakoli village had completely blocked the bypass road connecting Triloknath with Udaipur. The PWD had moved machines from Triloknath and Lobar to clear tonnes of debris from both sides. Parts of Lahaul and Manali had received moderate snow on Saturday.