After fresh snow, Rohtang closed

Tribune News Service
Mandi, December 28

In the wake of fresh snowfall in the region, the Lahaul-Spiti administration on Thursday closed the Rohtang Pass for pedestrians and also removed rescue posts set up at Koksar and Marhi on the Manali-Leh highway.

These posts were set up by the authorities last month to help visitors in case of any problem. However, the posts were removed in view of public safety.

SDM, Keylong, Amar Negi said the rescue posts had been removed from Marhi and Koksar. Since no one would be available to help the visitors, the pass had been closed for pedestrians.

Rescue posts are set up every year to help pedestrians who cross the pass to travel between Manali and Keylong and vice versa after November 15 till December 31, depending upon weather conditions.

The SDM said the residents of Lahaul-Spiti had been asked to avoid crossing the Rohtang Pass on foot. He said the state government would provide chopper services to the residents in case of any emergency situation.