Life, power supply disrupted in Kangra

Our Correspondent

Palampur, April 17

Upper reaches of Dhauladhar ranges and Chhota and Bara Bhangal valley received snowfall on Wednesday, while the lower reaches were lashed by intermittent rain. The entire Kangra valley was in the grip of a cold wave which led to considerable fall in the minimum and maximum temperature.

Snow and rain disrupted normal life in the valley. Residents were forced to stay indoors due to the heavily overcast sky. Power supply and telecommunication services were also disturbed. Reports reaching here from the district headquarters stated that the Thamsar Pass and Bara Bhangal had recorded 30 cm of snow till the evening.

A spokesman for the state agriculture department said untimely rain and cold conditions had damaged fruit crop, particularly mangoes, in lower hills.