Himachal Pradesh experienced widespread rain and snowfall over the past 24 hours, while temperatures in several parts of the state remained above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Meteorological Centre, Shimla.
Tourists have begun arriving in large numbers in Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla, following the season's first heavy snowfall, which continues intermittently in the region. Visitors who had reached the hill town over the past few days, closely tracking weather forecasts, waited patient
The Banihal town of Ramban district on Friday witnessed the season's first heavy snowfall as fresh snow blanketed the entire region, bringing winter conditions in full force.
Jammu and Kashmir's picturesque Bhaderwah valley received the season's first snowfall on Friday morning, marking the first spell of snow this winter after a long wait by the residents. The snowfall brought a sharp dip in temperatures, while locals welcomed the fresh spell of snow.
The tourism industry, which had been witnessing a slowdown, has also received a boost as tourists have started arriving to enjoy the snowfall. Fresh snow has covered Shimla city in a white blanket, while continuous snowfall is being reported from upper Shimla areas, including Narkanda, Ku
Devotees in large numbers took a holy dip at Saryu Ghat amid the chilly weather, and performed worship and prayers on the occasion of Basant Panchami on Friday.
Several parts of Punjab and Haryana are likely to witness thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, moderate rainfall and gusty winds during the morning hours today, according to a tehsil-level nowcast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The nowcast is valid from 6.25 am to
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep anguish over the tragic road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district that claimed the lives of ten army personnel.
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Speaking to ANI, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist at the IMD Meteorological Centre, Shimla, said that weather conditions across Himachal Pradesh remained largely clear over the past 24 hours. However, several lower hill districts experienced severe cold wave conditions due to a shar
Under the influence of Western Disturbance, wet spell is likelyover Western Himalayan region during the next seven days with possibility of isolated heavy rainfall or snowfall over Kashmir valley on January 22 and 23 and Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on January 23, IMD said on Tuesday.