The strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has been closed for vehicular traffic in both directions following heavy snowfall near the high-altitude Navyug Tunnel and continuous rainfall across Udhampur district, officials said on Monday. The suspension of traffic has left hundr
The hill resort of Shimla received rainfall on Tuesday, while tourists eagerly awaited fresh snowfall, even as normal life was disrupted with roads blocked and power and water supply affected following recent snow and rain. The local administration has been put on alert in view of an Indi
According to the weather bulletin issued by the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, light to moderate rain and snowfall were recorded at several places in the state during the past 24 hours. Gondla received the highest snowfall of 22 cm, followed by Kukumseri (21.3 cm) and Kothi (20 cm), while
Himachal Pradesh witnessed isolated rainfall and widespread snowfall in the higher reaches over the past 24 hours, while minimum temperatures rose appreciably at several places, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued an alert for moderate snowfall across several districts of Himachal Pradesh, warning of light to moderate rain and snowfall at many places over the next six hours, with isolated intense spells likely in some areas.
Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh said the government machinery is working on a war footing to restore road connectivity. Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "Two days ago, more than 1,250 roads were closed across the state. Efforts are being made to reopen them. You can
The snow-clearance operation commenced at 0630 hrs on January 24 and continued for nearly 40 hours, clearing approximately 38 km of road buried under 5-6 feet of snow. The route was opened by 7: 30 pm on January 25, enabling the safe evacuation of 40 troops of 4 Rashtriya Rifles along wit
The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with fervour in Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla amid fresh snowfall, adding to the patriotic atmosphere. The state-level was formally inaugurated with the unfurling of the Tricolour by the Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall across most parts of Himachal Pradesh over the next few days, with isolated spells of heavy rain and snow likely on January 27, particularly in the middle and high hill regions.
Following heavy snowfall in Manali, the tourist hub of Himachal Pradesh, locals and tourists are facing problems due to traffic congestion for about 20 kilometres between Manali and Patlikuhal.