Himachal Pradesh: 4 killed, several roads closed as snowfall causes massive traffic disruption

PTC News Desk: Tourist hubs such as Shimla and Manali are inundated with massive influx of tourists on the heels of holiday season and snowfall. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir have turned into winter wonderland with temperatures plunging below freezing point. 

The fresh snowfall is bringing cheer to tourists visiting the places for Christmas holiday and also distress for vehicles. While people are gathering in large number to experience fresh snowfall, it has also resulted in the closure of more than 200 roads, skyrocketed hotel prices and death of 4 people. 

The pictures of surreal pictures and videos of the hill station covered in snow are surfacing all over the social media.  The MeT department has reportedly predicted rain and snow at isolated places in some parts of the state, Shimla in particular, from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, with the downpour peaking on Saturday.