Tourists in the picturesque hill station of Manali are rejoicing as the region receives a fresh spell of snowfall. The unexpected white blanket has created a festive atmosphere, with visitors seen enjoying the scenic views and winter activities amid the falling snow.
Addressing the situation, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Butyal said, "An advisory has been issued by the authorities. We request that all Bhaderwah residents stay in their homes unless it's an emergency and avoid driving unless necessary, as roads are slippery due
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Cheetah helicopter on Sunday carried out an emergency medical evacuation of an 85-year-old paralysed woman from the remote village of Dhanderwari in Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh after heavy snowfall blocked all road access.
According to the IMD's morning weather bulletin issued from Shimla, there was no significant change in minimum and maximum temperatures across most stations in the state. However, minimum temperatures at a few places rose by 2 to 6 degrees Celsius, while at some stations they remained nea
The tranquil, snow-laden landscapes of North Sikkim turned perilous last week when a group of 29 tourists found themselves stranded amid extreme weather conditions. What began as a breathtaking journey through the high-altitude stretch between Shivmandir and Zero Point rapidly escalated i
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a fresh spell of rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh from February 1, with a significant drop in temperatures expected over the following days.
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.
The extreme conditions have forced residents to carry patients on their backs for several kilometres to reach medical facilities. In a heart-wrenching incident from Shun village, a 14-year-old boy was carried on people's shoulders through deep snow to Killar Hospital, highlighting the gri
Heavy snowfall has severely disrupted normal life in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), exposing persistent shortcomings in power supply and infrastructure, with residents alleging that long-standing neglect, discrimination, and lack of accountability have intensified the crisis.
Himachal Pradesh witnessed dry weather conditions across the state during the past 24 hours, with no significant rainfall or snowfall recorded, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its morning weather bulletin on Friday. According to the IMD, there was no major change in mini
The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall and snowfall at several places in higher and adjoining mid-hill areas of Himachal Pradesh during the next two weeks, while overall precipitation activity is likely to remain below normal in most parts of the state
According to the SEOC's public utility report compiled at 6 pm on Wednesday, a total of 885 roads, including four National Highways, remain blocked across the state due to snowfall, rain-triggered landslides, and icy conditions. The number of disrupted distribution transformers (DTRs) sta