Dharamshala, March 21 -- As rain and snowfall continued across Himachal Pradesh on Friday, the persistent wet spell triggered landslides and road blockages, disrupting normal life.

The Manali-Atal Tunnel highway was also closed at Nehru Kund near Manali due to heavy snowfall. The Atal Tunnel and nearby areas had received around 3 feet of snow by Friday evening. The higher reaches of the state continued to witness snowfall, while the plains experienced steady rainfall.

In Kullu district, the Manikaran-Bhuntar road was blocked after the Jachhani nullah overflowed, triggering a mudslide that snapped connectivity and caused long delays for commuters. Though the blockage was cleared, officials said that the road might get blocked again due t...