Icy cold wave paralyses normal life in Himachal; black ice tightens grip

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

49% : The IMD has ruled out immediate snowfall but indicated distant chances of fresh western disturbances around January 16. Until then, authorities have urged residents and tourists to avoid night travel and exercise extreme caution, as the shivering cold wave and black ice continue to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh.
46% : The impact was most severe in tribal and high-hill areas, where black ice made roads extremely slippery, forcing authorities in Lahaul and Spiti to issue repeated travel advisories.
45% : Shimla, Jan 11 (UNI) Normal life across Himachal Pradesh remained paralysed on Sunday as a severe icy cold wave swept through the state, pushing mercury sharply down and turning roads treacherous with black ice and thick frost sheets.
37% : Tourists were left confused as thick frost layers resembled fresh snowfall, while several waterfalls in higher reaches froze into solid ice statues, adding to the risk on mountain roads.
37% : The black ice and dangerous road conditions led to two major bus skidding incidents in Sirmaur and Shimla districts, highlighting the hazards posed by frozen surfaces.

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