Bhalesa in the Doda district is truly a hidden gem that comes alive at dawn. Its untouched natural beauty, with its rolling hills and snow-capped mountains, is a treat for the eyes. The region is covered in a thick blanket of snow after receiving heavy snowfall last week.
According to Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Public Relations Officer (PRO), "Rescue operations have been temporarily halted due to heavy snowfall and bad weather conditions. Teams remain on standby to resume at the earliest opportunity. Further updates to follow."
Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday said that heavy snowfall and rainfall over the last two days have disrupted road connectivity in Himachal Pradesh.
Kullu Deputy Commissioner Torul S. Raveesh provides updates on the weather clearing, power restoration efforts, and ongoing relief operations after heavy snowfall disrupted roads and services in the region.
Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh have been severely impacted by heavy snowfall, causing road disruptions. IMD scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma forecasts more snow and rain in the coming days due to a Western disturbance.
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains closed due to heavy snowfall. Hundreds of vehicles are stranded, and essential goods and passenger traffic is disrupted. Authorities have advised against travel until restoration is complete.
Heavy snowfall has been reported in District Doda and Bhalesa. The continuous rain and snow have lashed the region for the last 36 hours, leading to a significant drop in temperature.
The higher-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh have witnessed heavy snowfall, while widespread rainfall has been recorded across the state over the past 24 hours.
Khoai Lang Thang, a Vietnamese influencer, said, "Hello. I am Khoai Lang Thang. I'm in Fukushima, Japan. In the middle of winter, the scenery looks absolutely stunning with heavy snowfall. From now on, I'll be trying trekking, walking
Manchester Airport said on Sunday morning that it had temporarily shut its runways due to heavy snow. In a post shared on social media, the airport said that staff members were on the ground to clear the snow from the runway, before the runway reopened around 9:45 am (local time).