Zanaskar, June 30: The District Police Zanskar on Monday issued a public advisory informing commuters that traffic movement on the Zanskar–Manali Road has been suspended after a cloudburst blocked the highway at Jispa in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul and Spiti district.
According to the advisory, the information was received from the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Lahaul and Spiti, stating that the road has become impassable due to the cloudburst, forcing the suspension of all vehicular movement on the route until further notice.
Authorities have advised commuters, tourists, transporters, and the general public not to undertake any journey towards Manali through the Zanskar–Manali Road until the affected stretch is cleared and officially reopened by the concerned authorities.
The police have urged people to strictly follow the advisory and cooperate with the administration to ensure public safety. Travelers have also been requested to stay updated through official announcements before planning their journeys.
District Police Zanskar expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and said the restrictions have been imposed purely in the interest of public safety. Restoration work is expected to begin once weather conditions permit and the road is declared safe for traffic by the concerned agencies.
