87 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as snowfall hits Shimla, Manali. Details here
2 weeks ago

87 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as snowfall hits Shimla, Manali. Details here

India Today  

At least 87 roads, including the Atari-Leh National Highway 3 near Manali's Rohtang Pass, have been closed in Himachal Pradesh after the state received its first snowfall of the season. 87 ROADS CLOSED IN HIMACHAL The State Emergency Operations Centre reported that a total of 87 roads were closed in the state, with 58 in Shimla, followed by 17 in Kinnaur, six in Kangra, two in Lahaul and Spiti, and one each in Kullu and Chamba districts. INTENSE COLD WAVE Shimla received 2.5 cm of snow, and areas such as The Ridge, Mall Road, and Jakhoo Peak were covered in a light blanket of snow. Snow covered houses and buildings after fresh snowfall in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, on Monday.

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Cars Slip Out Of Control After Snowfall On Manali Roads, Video Goes Viral - WATCH
1 week, 5 days ago

Cars Slip Out Of Control After Snowfall On Manali Roads, Video Goes Viral - WATCH

ABP News  

A video showing cars skidding off the heavy snow roads near Solang Valley in Manali, Himachal Pradesh went viral on social media. Netizens React To Viral Video Sparking safety concerns for tourists navigating accident-prone areas in Himachal Pradesh during heavy snowfall, the footage has garnered widespread attention. "Creta Driver be like kisko trust Karu khud ko yah Aapko finally bach …

Manali's winter wonderland turns dangerous: Cars skid out of control on snowy roads. Watch
1 week, 5 days ago

Manali's winter wonderland turns dangerous: Cars skid out of control on snowy roads. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Manali witnessed its first snowfall of the season on Monday, transforming the popular tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh into a picturesque winter wonderland. A video that went viral on Instagram, with over 24 million views, showed cars skidding out of control on the icy, narrow roads of Manali. Take a look at the viral video: According to the State Emergency …

Fresh snowfall in Shimla and beyond draws tourists to Himachal Pradesh
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1 week, 6 days ago

Fresh snowfall in Shimla and beyond draws tourists to Himachal Pradesh

Live Mint  

Breaking a ten-week dry spell, Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, along with the nearby tourist resorts of Kufri, Fagu, Chansel, Narkanda and the Churdhar ranges, as well as several high mountain passes, received the first snowfall of the season on Sunday evening. Snowfall was also recorded in key tourist destinations such as Manali, Kasauli, and Chail since Sunday evening, while Dharamshala experienced …

Shimla Witnesses Early December Snowfall After 52 Years, 87 Roads Across Himachal Blocked
2 weeks ago

Shimla Witnesses Early December Snowfall After 52 Years, 87 Roads Across Himachal Blocked

ABP News  

Shimla, known for its picturesque winters, witnessed snowfall on Sunday, 8 December 2024, marking an early seasonal snowfall after a gap of 52 years since 1972. Meanwhile, continuing intermittent snowfall in Himachal Pradesh’s tribal Lahaul and Spiti districts has intensified cold conditions across adjoining valleys. Himachal Pradesh Snowfall: 87 Roads Including National Highway-03 Blocked The snowfall, although a welcome relief …

Breathtaking Snowfall in India: A Guide to the Most Enchanting Destinations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Breathtaking Snowfall in India: A Guide to the Most Enchanting Destinations

Live Mint  

India offers some of the best places for snowfall during winter, with destinations like Gulmarg, Shimla, Ladakh, Manali, and Mussoorie providing breathtaking landscapes and thrilling activities. Whether you're looking to enjoy snow sports or simply soak in the beauty of snow-capped mountains, these destinations offer something for every winter traveller. Club Mahindra resorts provide excellent options for a comfortable and …

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State
3 months, 1 week ago

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State

The Hindu  

A total of 31 roads were closed for vehicular movement in Himachal Pradesh on Friday evening as rain continues to lash parts of the state, officials said on Friday. Light rain continued in some parts of the state and Guler recorded the maximum rainfall at 64.2 mm since Thursday evening followed by 46.4 mm in Palampur, 43 mm in Dharamshala, …

Himachal: Chandigarh-Manali highway blocked due to landslide after heavy rain
4 months ago

Himachal: Chandigarh-Manali highway blocked due to landslide after heavy rain

Hindustan Times  

Traffic was blocked on a stretch of the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway-21 after rain triggered a landslide near 4 Miles on Tuesday morning. A stretch of the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway 21 was closed due to a landslide triggered by heavy rain at 4 Miles near Pandoh in Mandi district on Tuesday. The state emergency operation centre said that at least 50 …

Fresh cloudburst in Himachal: 58 roads closed, IMD says heavy rains to continue till August 20
4 months ago

Fresh cloudburst in Himachal: 58 roads closed, IMD says heavy rains to continue till August 20

India TV News  

Amid incessant rains in the past few days, a fresh cloudburst in the Takloch area of Rampur subdivision of Shimla district on Friday damaged a 30-metre stretch of road, a senior official told news agency PTI. The IMD has also issued a 'yellow' alert for heavy rain in 10 of Himachal Pradesh's 12 districts till August 20 even as showers …

Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 197 roads closed
4 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 197 roads closed

Hindustan Times  

Shimla, A total 197 roads, including two national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh following landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain during the past week, officials said on Monday. Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 197 roads closed Several areas in Una were waterlogged and flash floods and landslides were reported in Chamba, Mandi, Kinnaur, Shimla, Sirmaur …

Over 190 roads closed in Himachal, Met predicts heavy rain till August 7
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 190 roads closed in Himachal, Met predicts heavy rain till August 7

The Hindu  

Over 190 roads were closed in Himachal Pradesh, where continuous rainfall has affected most parts of the state in the past four days, even as the local weather office issued a 'yellow' alert of heavy rains till August 7. The Himachal Roads Transport Corporation has suspended bus services on 82 out of the total 3,612 routes, Managing Director, HRTC, Rohan …

Himachal Landslide: Several roads closed after landslide on Manimahesh route
5 months, 1 week ago

Himachal Landslide: Several roads closed after landslide on Manimahesh route

The Hindu  

A landslide obstructed the route to Manimahesh Dal lake in Bharmour area of Chamba district on July 11. Though Manimahesh Yatra starts on August 17 and stays on till September 15, devotees and tourists take the yatra outside these dates as well. Twelve roads including four each in Shimla and Mandi and three in Kangra, are closed for vehicular traffic …

Extremely heavy rains lash Himachal Pradesh, 150 roads closed, electricity disrupted
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Extremely heavy rains lash Himachal Pradesh, 150 roads closed, electricity disrupted

India TV News  

The heavy rains brought by the monsoon continue to last parts of the country, In the fresh heavy downpour incident, rainfall exceeded the 200-mm mark in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra, Dharamshala, and Palampur. The highest rainfall has been recorded in Dharamshala town of the Kangra district with 214.6 mm precipitation Dharamshala is followed by Palampur with 212.4 mm, Jogindernagar with 169 …

Mughal Road shut after snowfall in hilly areas in J&K
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mughal Road shut after snowfall in hilly areas in J&K

Hindustan Times  

Incessant rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir with light snowfall in some mountainous areas prompting the closure of the Mughal road and Srinagar-Ladakh highway. Traffic officials said the mountainous Mughal road, which connects south Kashmir with the Pir Panjal region of Jammu, was closed owing to rains and snowfall at Pir ki Gali. “Like the Mughal road, the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri highway was …

168 roads closed as snow, rains lash parts of Himachal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

168 roads closed as snow, rains lash parts of Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Higher reaches and tribal areas received fresh spell of snow while low and middle hills were lashed by intermittent hail and rains on Saturday as the local MeT office predicted wet spell in Himachal Pradesh till April 4. A Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation bus turned turtle near Maling in the Kinnaur district after skidding on Saturday morning in the snow …

Himachal Pradesh receives fresh snowfall, multiple roads closed for vehicular movement
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh receives fresh snowfall, multiple roads closed for vehicular movement

Hindustan Times  

Higher reaches and tribal areas received fresh spell of snow while low and middle hills were lashed by intermittent hail and rains on Saturday as the local MeT office predicted wet spell in Himachal Pradesh till April 4. A long vehicular traffic jam witnessed as Himachal Pradesh receives fresh snowfall. ‘Snowy retreat’: Parts of J&K, Himachal Pradesh receive fresh snowfall …

5 national highways, 259 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal
9 months ago

5 national highways, 259 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal

Hindustan Times  

A total of 259 roads, including five national highways, are closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh following snow and rain in recent days with the local MeT office cautioning of fresh disturbance affecting the state. “A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from Monday while another such disturbance would affect the region from the …

Four national highways, 279 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal Pradesh
9 months, 1 week ago

Four national highways, 279 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal Pradesh

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: A total of 279 roads, including four national highways, have been closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh due to recent snow and rains even though the state witnessed a dry day on Friday. Manali received traces of snow in the past 24 hours, the MeT said on Saturday, adding a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the …

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh covered in fresh blanket of Snow
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh covered in fresh blanket of Snow

Live Mint  

Shimla, a picturesque town in Himachal Pradesh, was seen adorned with fresh snowfall, as per a video shared by ANI. The India Meteorological Department has issued a forecast for light to moderate rainfall or snowfall in parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand today. The India Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate rain or snowfall in Jammu and …

5 NH among 441 roads shut as snow, rain lash Himachal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

5 NH among 441 roads shut as snow, rain lash Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh crippled daily life in the tribal Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur districts while 441 roads, including five national highways, were closed for traffic. The state’s mid and low hills were lashed by intermittent rain while the India Meteorological Department office in Shimla has issued a red warning for thunderstorms with lightning, hailstorm …

Snow rain lashes Himachal Pradesh, four national highways among 350 roads closed
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Snow rain lashes Himachal Pradesh, four national highways among 350 roads closed

The Hindu  

Snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh crippled daily life in the tribal Lahaul & Spiti and the Kinnaur districts while 350 roads, including four national highways in the state, were closed for traffic. The state's mid and low hills were lashed by intermittent rain while the Met office in Shimla has issued a red warning for thunderstorms with …

Cold wave conditions persist in Himachal, 130 roads remain blocked
10 months, 1 week ago

Cold wave conditions persist in Himachal, 130 roads remain blocked

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Cold wave conditions persisted in parts of Una, Kangra and Bilaspur districts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday despite a dry weather, while fog disrupted visibility in many areas, according to the meteorological department here. A total of 130 roads, including three national highways, in the state remained closed on Sunday morning, while 62 transformers and five water supply schemes …

Snowfall, rains continue in Himachal; 4 NH among 645 roads closed
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Snowfall, rains continue in Himachal; 4 NH among 645 roads closed

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Snowfall and rains continued across Himachal Pradesh, affecting normal life as 645 roads, including four national highways, were closed for vehicles on Monday, the state emergency operation center said. In the state capital Shimla, 242 roads have been closed, 157 in Lahaul and Spiti, 93 in Kullu, 61 in Chamba and 51 in Mandi in Mandi district, it said. …

Snowfall havoc in Himachal Pradesh: 475 roads blocked, power, water supply disrupted
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Snowfall havoc in Himachal Pradesh: 475 roads blocked, power, water supply disrupted

India TV News  

As a fresh layer of snowfall blanketed Himachal Pradesh, 475 roads were blocked while 333 electricity supply schemes and 57 water supply schemes were disrupted. On Saturday, as many as 504 roads, including 4 national highways, were closed, and electricity and water supply schemes were disrupted in the state due to snowfall. A large number of tourists have been flocking …

Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh leads to closure of over 500 roads, including 4 national highways
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh leads to closure of over 500 roads, including 4 national highways

The Hindu  

After consecutive days of moderate to heavy snow in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, 504 roads, including four national highways, in the state were closed for vehicular traffic, officials said. The weather office predicted heavy snow in isolated places of the state on February 4. The local MeT station has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for thunderstorm and lightning in isolated …

Fresh snowfall turns Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal into winter paradise | WATCH
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Fresh snowfall turns Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal into winter paradise | WATCH

India TV News  

A fresh round of snowfall in the Northern parts of the country turned the region into a winter lover's dream on Friday. Moderate to heavy snowfall continued in high hills and tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh. Over 566 roads, including six national highways, in the state have been closed for vehicular traffic following heavy snowfall and rain, said Public Works …

Freezing temperatures, snow, ice blanket China, shutting highways
1 year ago

Freezing temperatures, snow, ice blanket China, shutting highways

The Hindu  

Chinese authorities limited traffic flows on highways on December 15 in several provinces after vehicles collided on icy patches as temperatures plummeted to below freezing across most of the country. The cold wave moving through the country from north to south is expected to drag temperatures lower into the weekend, even as Meteorological Centre says rain and snow will decrease. …

HP: 14 Roads, Including 2 National Highways, Closed for Traffic After Heavy Snowfall; Commuters Evacuated
1 year, 7 months ago

HP: 14 Roads, Including 2 National Highways, Closed for Traffic After Heavy Snowfall; Commuters Evacuated

News 18  

Total 14 roads, including two national highways, were closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh following heavy snowfall in its different parts, an official said on Monday. The roads include stretches between the North portal of Atal Tunnel to Darcha, Darcha to Shinkula to Zanksar, Koksar to Losar and Tandi to Kadhu Nullah. Of the closed 14 roads, six are …

Manali, Shimla to Dalhousie: Five best snow-capped destinations in Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 9 months ago

Manali, Shimla to Dalhousie: Five best snow-capped destinations in Himachal Pradesh

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh is a state in northern India that is known for its natural beauty and stunning landscapes. Here are five of the most alluring snow-capped destinations to visit in Himachal Pradesh. Manali: Manali is a popular hill station in Himachal Pradesh that is located at an altitude of 2,050 meters above sea level. Kufri: Kufri is a small hill …

Himachal Pradesh weather updates: Three National Highways shut due to heavy snowfall, water supply hampers
1 year, 10 months ago

Himachal Pradesh weather updates: Three National Highways shut due to heavy snowfall, water supply hampers

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh weather updates: A total of around 216 roads including three National Highways have been closed due to snowfall in Himachal Pradesh. A total of 325 Electricity supply Schemes are disrupted and 10 water supply schemes have been hampered in the state due to snowfall during the past 24 hours," as per data available with the Himachal Pradesh Disaster …

Himachal: About 150 roads including three national highways closed due to recent snowfall
1 year, 10 months ago

Himachal: About 150 roads including three national highways closed due to recent snowfall

India TV News  

About 150 roads, including three national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh due to the recent snowfall. Higher reaches and tribal areas in Lahaul and Spiti received another spell of mild snowfall while intermittent rains lashed parts of Kangra, Shimla, Chamba and Kullu districts. Salooni received 8.4 mm of rain, Banjar 3 mm, Pandoh 1.5 mm, Palampur 1 mm and …

Himachal Pradesh: 3 national highways among 479 roads blocked due to heavy snowfall
1 year, 10 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: 3 national highways among 479 roads blocked due to heavy snowfall

India TV News  

More than 450 roads, including three national highways, have been blocked due to snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh. Pooh and Kalpa in tribal Kinnaur received 11 cm and 8.6 cm of snow, whereas Khadrala in Shimla district received 6 cm and Kukumseri and Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti received 4.8 cm and 3 cm respectively. Chamba received …

Himachal: Avalanche at Rohtang tunnel, Manali-Leh highway blocked
1 year, 10 months ago

Himachal: Avalanche at Rohtang tunnel, Manali-Leh highway blocked

Hindustan Times  

As the sun shone bright on Friday across Hiamchal Pradesh, Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment, Chandigarh, has issued an avalanche warning in five districts of the state. An avalanche at the North Portal of Atal Tunnel at Rohtang in Lahaul-Spiti district has blocked the Manali-Leh highway, police said on Friday. State Disaster Management Authority director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said as per …

Fresh snowfall blocks 200 roads in Himachal, affects railway services in Jammu and Kashmir
1 year, 11 months ago

Fresh snowfall blocks 200 roads in Himachal, affects railway services in Jammu and Kashmir

India TV News  

As many as 200 roads were closed for vehicular traffic in the upper regions of Himachal Pradesh while several train services were delayed in Jammu and Kashmir after fresh snowfall on Thursday. Keylong in the tribal Lahaul and Spiti district recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at minus 6.3 degrees Celsius, followed by Narkanda at minus 2.8 degrees …

Shimla receives first snowfall of 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

Shimla receives first snowfall of 2022

India Today  

Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla city, received its first snowfall of the year on Saturday as most places in the state are reeling under a severe cold wave, the meteorological department said. Some upper parts of Shimla city, including Jakhoo, Ridge, Benmore and Sanjauli experienced light snowfall on Saturday morning. Welcoming the first snowfall of 2022, Benmore councillor Dr Kimi Sood …

Himachal Pradesh: National Highway 5 in Shimla blocked due to landslide
3 years, 1 month ago

Himachal Pradesh: National Highway 5 in Shimla blocked due to landslide

India TV News  

Highlights The landslide occurred near Theog in the Shimla district Restoration work is underway to resume traffic movement through the highway Another landslide in Himachal this month had claimed the life of an army man National Highway 5 in Himachal Pradesh was blocked due to a landslide in the area. According to the details, the landslide occurred near Theog in …

It's snowing in Shimla: These pics will leave you spellbound
3 years, 11 months ago

It's snowing in Shimla: These pics will leave you spellbound

India TV News  

It's snowing in Shimla. Kufri in Shimla district witnessed 30 cm of snowfall, followed by 32 cm in Dalhousie of Chamba district, 14 cm in Manali of Kullu district and nine cm in Shimla city. Image Source : PTI Shimla: People take a stroll on snow-laden Ridge after a fresh snowfall, in Shimla, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Image Source : …

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