Widespread rain and snowfall across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours led to a sharp drop in temperatures, with several stations recording below-normal day and night temperatures, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued a pet Pit Bull dog from Bharmour subdivision on Monday, days after it stayed beside its deceased owner in sub-zero temperatures, refusing to abandon him despite heavy snowfall.
The storm across the southern United States has caused widespread power outages, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity as frigid temperatures linger. Officials say several additional deaths remain under investigation.
New Delhi [India], January 27: As global temperatures continue to rise and climate patterns shift, concerns about exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation are becoming more common. What used to be seen as a seasonal or vacation-related issue has now turned into a daily concern for millions of
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.
More than 850,000 customers were without electricity, according to PowerOutage.us, with at least 290,000 in Tennessee and over 100,000 each in Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana. Other affected states include Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia, and Alabama.
The deteriorating air quality of Delhi witnessed a significant improvement after the winter rain showered the capital city, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 151, in the "moderate" category at 7 am on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Karachi may see single-digit temperatures over the weekend as cold, dry weather continues, the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned. Rain and snowfall are also forecast in several parts of the country, including Balochistan, Upper Sindh and northern regions, amid severe winter disruptio
Himachal Pradesh witnessed widespread rain and snowfall over the past 24 hours, significantly lowering temperatures across the state and disrupting normal life, even as it raised hopes for farmers, orchardists and the tourism sector.
As a cold wave continues to grip northern India, Rajasthan's only hill station, Mount Abu, has been witnessing extreme winter conditions, with frost forming on grasslands and icy layers covering water bodies as temperatures dipped sharply over the past few days.
Heavy snowfall continued for the second consecutive day in the Bhalesa area of Doda district for the last 24 hours. Around one foot of snow has been recorded in the plains, while the upper hilly regions received nearly two to three feet of snowfall. Temperatures have dipped below zero.
An unexpected change in the weather has intensified the cold in the hilly regions. Over the past few days, temperatures have dropped sharply, disrupting daily life. As the cold deepens, people can be seen warming themselves around bonfires at various places.