Under the 'Green Udhampur' mission, the Forest Department in Udhampur district has launched a large-scale reforestation drive to restore areas severely damaged by flash floods and heavy rainfall in August 2025.
As per the SEOC report compiled at 6:00 pm on January 30, a total of 482 roads, including three National Highways, were blocked across the state. In addition, 436 distribution transformers (DTRs) were disrupted, and 62 water supply schemes remained affected by snow and rain.
Due to heavy rainfall a few months ago, rainwater flowing from the urban areas of Thoothukudi passed through the salt pans in the Kala vasal region and drained into the sea. However, the rainwater has not fully receded even now and remains stagnant in the salt pans, making it impossible t
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.
According to the weather bulletin issued by the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, light to moderate rain and snowfall were recorded at several places in the state during the past 24 hours. Gondla received the highest snowfall of 22 cm, followed by Kukumseri (21.3 cm) and Kothi (20 cm), while
Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh said the government machinery is working on a war footing to restore road connectivity. Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "Two days ago, more than 1,250 roads were closed across the state. Efforts are being made to reopen them. You can
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall across most parts of Himachal Pradesh over the next few days, with isolated spells of heavy rain and snow likely on January 27, particularly in the middle and high hill regions.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, isolated spells of heavy rainfall and snowfall are very likely on January 27, particularly in the high-altitude districts of Chamba, Kullu, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti.
Himachal Pradesh witnessed widespread rain and snowfall over the past 24 hours, significantly lowering temperatures across the state and disrupting normal life, even as it raised hopes for farmers, orchardists and the tourism sector.
Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency announced today that seven people were killed and 82 others reported missing following a landslide in West Java province, amid reports of heavy rainfall in the area.
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Tunisia over the victims of floods following heavy rainfall, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries and caused substantial damage.