Heavy snowfall severs road links in Uttarakhand

Heavy snowfall in Uttarakhand hills especially in Mussoorie-Dhanaulti severed road links on Friday as authorities closed schools after the Met forecast heavy rains. The overnight snow that continued in the morning left a white sheet on the famous Mall Road in Mussoorie, which melted as the day progressed.

Tourist spots like Lal Tibba and Gunhill in Mussoorie basked in the white glory even though there was bright sunshine. Dhanaulti-Mussoorie road was closed this morning after the heavy snowfall blocked it completely, a traffic department official said.

The higher altitudes of Garhwal and Kumaon hills also experienced heavy snowfall. Badrinath, Kedarnath and Auli in Garhwal and Munsiyari in Kumaon region have continued to receive snowfall.

(With inputs from agencies.)