Himachal Pradesh has experienced heavy rain and snowfall over the past two days. Due to an approaching western disturbance, IMD forecasts more precipitation, including rain, snow, and thunderstorms, from March 3.
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.
Torrential rains in lower Kullu areas on February 28 caused flash floods and landslides, leaving vehicles stranded in sludge. The latest visuals show the aftermath of the severe weather conditions.
Tibetans in exile are celebrating Losar, also known as the Tibetan New Year. Tibetans are welcoming Wood Snake Year 2152 and will saying good bye to Dragon wood year 2151.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jai Ram Thakur over his allegations that temple trust funds were being "misused" for the Sukh Ashray scheme.
The Himachal Pradesh CM stated that the authorities have been directed to open the gates for one of the power project dams as heavy downpours gripped the Kullu valley, causing floods and landslides in the district.
Patil, All India Congress Committee (AICC) incharge for Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, arrived in Shimla on Friday and has been meeting various party leaders.
Patil, who is on a two-day visit to Himachal Pradesh, was also welcomed by Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Congress leaders Pratibha Singh and Vidit Chaudhary, cabinet ministers and other senior party leaders.
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Himachal Pradesh, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the Congress-led state government of financial mismanagement and misusing temple funds to fulfil its social welfare guarantees.