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Uttarakhand: Chamoli witnesses relentless rain and snowfall, disrupting da
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chamoli district has been experiencing relentless rain and snowfall since yesterday, with the remote village of Wan receiving a thick blanket of over 1 foot of snow. The continuous snowfall has brought severe cold conditions, disrupting daily life.
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Heavy to moderate snowfall continues in Bhalesa, J-K; IMD predicts snowfal
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the district administration has warned the public not to venture into hilly and high-altitude areas due to the risk of snow avalanches.
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Himachal Pradesh: 338 roads, 132 DTRs and 141 water supply schemes affecte
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The cumulative loss report, covering June 20 to August 21, 2025, shows that rain-related deaths were caused by landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, lightning, fire, snake bites, avalanches, electrocutions, falls from steep slopes, and other mishaps.
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Five skiers killed in French Alps avalanches on off-Piste routes
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Five skiers were killed in two separate avalanches in the French Alps. Four Norwegian skiers died in Val-Cenis, while a Swiss skier lost her life near Vallorcine. Authorities have issued warnings about heightened avalanche risks in the region.
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Uttarakhand: SDMA issues guidelines to Chamoli DM to take necessary measu
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to an official release, the SDMA has issued necessary guidelines to District Magistrate Chamoli to take precautions in connection with the warning of avalanches in areas with a height of more than 3,000 m in Chamoli district.
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J-K: Bandipora-Gurez road blocked due to avalanche, clearance operation un
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Bandipora-Gurez road in the Jammy and Kashmir has been blocked due to multiple snow avalanches on Sunday.
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J-K: Stranded trekkers rescued in Poonch amid harsh weather; traffic polic
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A group of seven local trekkers stranded at Mughal Road in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district amid heavy snowfall and avalanches on Saturday were safely rescued.
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Avalanche warning issued for eight districts of J-K
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority issued an avalanche warning for eight districts of the Union Territory on Thursday, officials said.
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Study explains significance of sleep, intricacy of brain
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A team of Arts and sciences scholars developed a theory that could explain both the significance of sleep and the intricacy of the brain.
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IMD warns of flash floods, avalanches in Himachal's Lahul and Spiti distri
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
India Meteorological Department on Saturday warned of flash floods and avalanches in the Lahul and Spiti district.
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Natural disasters in Afghanistan leave 1,000 dead, over 2,000 injured
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to the World Bank report, natural disasters such as flooding, earthquakes, avalanches, landslides, and droughts are exacerbating vulnerability and poverty in Afghanistan.
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Eight people killed in avalanches in Austria
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Authorities in Tyrol and Vorarlberg regions have said avalanche risks are high due to wind and snowfall.
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