The advisory comes amid a widespread cold wave gripping large parts of north, central and eastern India, significantly disrupting daily life and transport services. Dense fog has reduced visibility across several states, slowing road traffic and disrupting rail and air operations.
Heavy snowfall since Friday afternoon has blanketed the entire region, intensifying the cold and beginning to affect daily life in and around the shrine area. The weather at Kedarnath Dham remains harsh, with biting cold due to continuous snowfall.
The dead included five members of a family whose roof collapsed on Thursday in Kabkan, a district in Herat province, Mohammad Yousaf Saeedi, spokesman for the Herat governor, said. Two of the victims were children.
In Uttar Pradesh, fog and cold wave conditions were reported across several cities. Agra witnessed comparatively lighter fog, allowing clear views of the Taj Mahal. Visuals from the Taj View Point ADA showed the monument visible despite the fog. Tourists visiting the Taj Mahal said the fo
Heavy snowfall and flash floods in the last three days across several provinces of Afghanistan has resulted in the death of 12 people and left at least 11 others injured, Tolo News reported on Thursday citing the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA).
Tourists thronged Manali's Rohtang and nearby Sissu as the region witnessed its first snowfall of the year. It has turned out to be the ideal beginning of the holiday celebrations in Manali, making it the prime tourist destination in the winter season.
The Romeo Force of the Indian Army has intensified search and surveillance operations in the Pir Panjal ranges above Poonch district, above 13,000 feet.
As India ushered in 2026, Jammu and Kashmir became a central hub of activity, blending festive celebration with spiritual devotion and seasonal beauty. In Srinagar, the heart of the city at Lal Chowk saw a surge in footfall, while the higher reaches, such as Sonamarg, were transformed int
The hill town of Manali is getting ready for New Year 2026 celebrations as a large number of tourists have begun to arrive from across the country. Ahead of the New Year, thousands of vehicles are reaching Manali, and hotels have already reported full advance bookings.
As the rest of the nation prepares for New Year celebrations, the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police are braving bone-chilling temperatures in the high-altitude region of Bhalesa. To ensure a peaceful start to 2026, troops are navigating frozen forests and hidden mountain caves
Tourists have begun arriving in large numbers in Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla to celebrate the New Year, drawn by the ongoing Winter Carnival and the strong possibility of snowfall.