Shimla: Rohtang road to open today evening

MANALI: The Manali-Rohtang-Keylong highway, which was closed for vehicular traffic after heavy snowfall on Rohtang pass on Thursday, will open by Monday evening, an official said. Rohtang pass is covered with over 100cm snow. The Border Roads Organization (BRO) had moved its jawans and snow clearing machines on Friday.

At some places, the highway is covered under over 150cm of snow. As its apple harvesting season in Lahaul valley, a large number of produce has been stuck in the valley. Hundreds of people are also waiting to cross Rohtang pass to reach their destination before the valley cuts off for six months in winters.