In an interview with ANI, CEC Kumar said, "We are yet to hold assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. I mentioned in the press conference earlier today that the way for conducting legal elections has opened since December 23. This is March, and there is snowfall in the region, hence the
Tourists have rushed to Himachal Pradesh's capital city Shimla on the weekend. The pleasant weather conditions have been drawing the attention of visitors from across different parts.
Electricity, water supply and communications networks were disrupted in the Kaza area of Lahaul-Spiti district in the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday after a fresh of snowfall across the state, an official said.
The closure of major roads in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) following recent snowfall and landslides has significantly reduced the movement of daily travellers, tourists, and supply goods.
Several areas like Hopar in the Gilgit Baltistan now face severe snowfall causing hindrances in day to day activities in the life of locals, making daily tasks too difficult. The ongoing snowfall has also resulted in landslides causing problems for the movement of traffic.
At least 39 people have lost their lives across different provinces in the country as Afghanistan battles heavy rains and snowfall, Khaama Press reported on Monday.
After the fresh snowfall as per data available from the state Disaster Management Authority, 654 roads including four National Highways were closed, 1655 electricity supply schemes were hampered and 145 water supply schemes were also disrupted due to snowfall in the region.
As per the data available from the State Disaster Management Authority, "601 roads including 5 national Highways are closed and 1436 electricity supply schemes are hampered and 124 water supply schemes are also disrupted due to snowfall in the region."
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.
Hehuan Mountain will undergo high rainfall and the bureau has said that there is a chance of solid precipitation and road icing on mountainous sections above 3,000 meters tonight.
In response to the crisis, Afghanistan has announced the formation of a committee comprising various ministries to address the damages, particularly to livestock owners.
In a display of love and adventure, a couple got married at a temperature of -25 degrees Celsius amidst the breathtaking snow-capped mountains at Moorang in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley.