The Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir was seen patrolling at the Army's last post at an altitude of 7,200 feet amid heavy snowfall for the security of the country on the Eve of the 74th Republic Day on Wednesday.
Following fresh snowfall in Himachal Pradesh during the past 24 hours, many roads have been closed and a number of power supply and water supply schemes have been disrupted, as per the state disaster management authority.
Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana said that two-three places have reported increased cracks, days after Joshimath, which is facing land subsidence, in Uttarakhand received heavy snowfall.
Following the fresh snowfall in the 'Queen of Hills', the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has offered 40 per cent discounts on its properties for visiting tourists.
Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana on Friday assured that teams of SDRF and police are on alert if any tragedy arises due to snowfall in Joshimath.