Snowfall, rains throw normal life out of gear in Himachal
1 year, 8 months ago

Snowfall, rains throw normal life out of gear in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

: Normal life was hit in Himachal Pradesh after higher reaches in the state experienced fresh spell of snowfall while low-lying areas got moderate to heavy rainfall amid an orange alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department. Again, a western disturbance is likely to hit the region on April 3 which is likely to cause rainfall in the low-lying areas and mid hills and downfall in the higher reaches. Normal life was hit in Himachal Pradesh after higher reaches in the state experienced fresh spell of snowfall while low-lying areas got moderate to heavy rainfall amid an orange alert. Meanwhile, director of State Disaster Management Authority Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said that Churdhar in Shimla district experienced 12 inches of snowfall while the remote Dodra Kwar region got 6 inches of snowfall as per the latest update.

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Snowfall in Himachal brings cheer to tourists, orange alert issued
23 hours, 47 minutes ago

Snowfall in Himachal brings cheer to tourists, orange alert issued

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The second light snowfall of the season has brought cheers to the local people and the tourists visiting Shmila, Kullu-Manali, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts on Monday. The met department has also predicted light rain and snowfall at a few places in the mid and higher hills till Thursday. The weather department has forecast a cold wave at many places …

Day temperatures drop sharply in North India; intense cold wave persists in Kashmir
23 hours, 47 minutes ago

Day temperatures drop sharply in North India; intense cold wave persists in Kashmir

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Day temperatures dropped sharply in several areas of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh after light rain hit parts of north India on Monday, even as intense cold wave conditions persisted in Kashmir with mercury dipping several degrees below freezing point. According to the Met office, Chandigarh, which received light rain during the day, recorded a maximum temperature of …

Intense cold wave, snowfall hit J&K, Himachal Pradesh; Lahaul-Spiti coldest at minus 12.7 degrees C
1 week, 6 days ago

Intense cold wave, snowfall hit J&K, Himachal Pradesh; Lahaul-Spiti coldest at minus 12.7 degrees C

Hindustan Times  

An intense cold wave has hit parts of Himachal Pradesh, with minimum temperatures dropping 3 to 5 degrees below normal in most areas of the state on Tuesday, leading to light snowfall. Tabo in the tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti was the coldest in the state, with a low of minus 12.7 degrees. Spiti’s Kukumseri recorded a low of …

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 …

Shimla, Kasauli and adjoining Himachal towns receive season’s first snow; Gulmarg turns into ’wonderland’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Shimla, Kasauli and adjoining Himachal towns receive season’s first snow; Gulmarg turns into ’wonderland’

Live Mint  

Temperatures are expected to dip further over northern parts of India after several regions across Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir witnessed season's first snowfall on Sunday. Shimla and the adjoining tourist resort towns of Kufri and Fagu received the season's first snow on Sunday while continuing intermittent snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh's tribal Lahaul and Spiti …

Heavy Snowfall Blankets Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti, J&K’s Gulmarg — WATCH
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Heavy Snowfall Blankets Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti, J&K’s Gulmarg — WATCH

ABP News  

Heavy snowfall has blanketed the Lahaul and Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh and its surrounding areas on Sunday. Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh: The snowfall has blanketed the region and its surrounding areas pic.twitter.com/MK7iZnxSxB — IANS December 8, 2024 Last month on November 11, Gulmarg received its first snowfall of the season. VIDEO | Himachal Pradesh: Fresh snowfall blankets Shimla, …

Jammu and Kashmir receives season’s first snowfall; netizens call it a ‘winter wonderland’
1 month, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir receives season’s first snowfall; netizens call it a ‘winter wonderland’

Live Mint  

The season's first snowfall has enhanced Jammu and Kashmir's scenic beauty, making it an attractive destination for tourists in the upcoming holiday season. Officials told newswire ANI that the higher reaches of Kashmir received the season's first snowfall, while the plains in lower altitudes were lashed by heavy rainfall. Snowfall in Kashmir | Watch Video J&K's Sonmarg received fresh snowfall …

Uttarakhand: Snowfall In Garhwal, IMD Issues 'Red Alert' For Heavy Rain
3 months, 1 week ago

Uttarakhand: Snowfall In Garhwal, IMD Issues 'Red Alert' For Heavy Rain

ABP News  

Dehradun: Snowfall was reported in higher reaches of Uttarakhand’s Garhwal region as the Indian Meteorological Department on Thursday issued a ‘red’ alert for heavy rainfall across the state in the coming days. The IMD said Uttarakhand is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall from September 12 to 14, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Gaurikund Vyapar …

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods block 288 roads
4 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, landslides and flash floods block 288 roads

The Hindu  

Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rains over the last two days has led to the closure of more than 280 roads in Himachal Pradesh, with 150 being closed on Saturday, according to officials. State emergency operation centre data stated that 96 roads have been closed in Mandi, 76 in Shimla, 37 in Kullu, 33 in Sirmaur, 26 in …

Heavy rains lash parts of Himachal Pradesh, over 120 roads closed
4 months, 1 week ago

Heavy rains lash parts of Himachal Pradesh, over 120 roads closed

The Hindu  

Heavy rains lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh as 128 roads remained closed in the state due to landslides and flash floods. The regional Met office has also issued an 'orange' warning for heavy to very rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning, at isolated places on Saturday and a 'yellow' warning for heavy rain till August 16. Heavy rains lashed parts …

India Faces Severe Natural Disasters, Landslides and Heavy Rainfall Wreak Havoc | ABP News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India Faces Severe Natural Disasters, Landslides and Heavy Rainfall Wreak Havoc | ABP News

ABP News  

India is currently grappling with severe natural disasters. Meanwhile, the cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have triggered massive landslides, instilling fear among the residents. The heavy rainfall and resulting calamities are putting the nation's resilience to the test. Most parts of Himachal Pradesh have been affected by the heavy rains, and there is no immediate relief in sight as …

Flash flood alert in three districts of Himachal
5 months ago

Flash flood alert in three districts of Himachal

Hindustan Times  

India Meteorological Department’s, Shimla office on Tuesday issued a flash flood alert for Kangra, Sirmaur and Shimla districts. According to IMD, light to moderate rain occurred at many places and heavy to very heavy rain occurred at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh during the last 24 hours This comes amid heavy rainfall orange alert issued for parts of the state. …

Isolated Extremely Heavy Rainfall Very Likely over Gujarat during Next 4-5 Days, Says IMD's Latest Forecast
5 months ago

Isolated Extremely Heavy Rainfall Very Likely over Gujarat during Next 4-5 Days, Says IMD's Latest Forecast

News 18  

Under the influence of a monsoon depression over the Odisha coast, isolated extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over Vidarbha, south Chhattisgarh, and heavy to very heavy rainfall over south Odisha, north coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department said. According to the report, isolated extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over Konkan, Goa, central Maharashtra, …

Snow cover in Himachal down by 12.9% this year, study shows
5 months, 1 week ago

Snow cover in Himachal down by 12.9% this year, study shows

Hindustan Times  

Snow cover across the Himalayan region of the state came down 12.9% in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, a study conducted by the State Centre on Climate Change of Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Shimla, has shown. The state receives winter precipitation in the form of snow at higher altitudes and around one-third of the total …

Rain throws life out of gear in Himachal, 150 roads blocked
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rain throws life out of gear in Himachal, 150 roads blocked

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain threw life out of gear in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday as landslides and flashfloods blocked nearly 150 roads with Mandi district bearing the brunt. Official sources said that a maximum of 111 roads were closed in Mandi district besides nine in Chamba, eight in Shimla, and 13 in Sirmaur districts. The district headquarters of Kangra, Dharamshala, received the …

Rainy weekend likely in Delhi, no respite in flood-hit Assam, Uttarakhand
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rainy weekend likely in Delhi, no respite in flood-hit Assam, Uttarakhand

India Today  

More rainfall is predicted in several parts of the country, including Delhi, on Saturday, while floodwaters did not recede in states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Assam, as torrential downpours continued to batter these regions. Across North and Central India, isolated heavy rainfall was very likely in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Chandigarh on July 6, Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan …

Video: Heavy rain triggers landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, vehicles stuck
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: Heavy rain triggers landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, vehicles stuck

India Today  

Several vehicles were buried after heavy rain in parts of Shimla triggered a landslide in the town. The Southwest monsoon advanced and covered several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday after being delayed by five days, the meteorological office said. Himachal Pradesh received 39.5mm against the normal 84.3 mm of rain, a deficit of 53 per cent from June 1 …

Himachal Pradesh weather update: Yellow warning for thunderstorms over three days
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh weather update: Yellow warning for thunderstorms over three days

Hindustan Times  

The local meteorological center in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Thursday issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds at speed of 30-40 kmph at isolated places in the state over the next three days. The Meteorological Centre, Shimla, has predicted rain at isolated places in mid-hills from May 31 to June 2 and in seven districts …

IMD issues red alert over severe heatwave; rainfall likely to bring relief in these states
7 months, 4 weeks ago

IMD issues red alert over severe heatwave; rainfall likely to bring relief in these states

Hindustan Times  

A prolonged spell of scorching heat is expected to maintain its grip over East and South Peninsular India for the next five days, according to meteorological authorities. Isolated pockets of Bihar, Jharkhand, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rayalaseema, and coastal Karnataka are also expected to experience heatwave conditions during this period. “Heat wave conditions in isolated pockets over Bihar, Jharkhand, Coastal …

Himachal Pradesh: 104 roads blocked due to rain, snowfall; yellow alert issued
8 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: 104 roads blocked due to rain, snowfall; yellow alert issued

Hindustan Times  

As many as 104 roads and three national highways were blocked in Himachal Pradesh due to snowfall and rain on Saturday, according to the state emergency operation centre. Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority further stated that a bridge has been washed away due to rain in Kangra. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms …

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 …

After Warmest Day In Delhi, IMD Forecast Predicts Rain & Thunderstorms In Northern India — Details Inside
8 months, 3 weeks ago

After Warmest Day In Delhi, IMD Forecast Predicts Rain & Thunderstorms In Northern India — Details Inside

ABP News  

The India Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted light to moderate rain and thunderstorms across the northern part of the country. Fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall and snowfall, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms and lightning, are expected over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, and Himachal Pradesh on March 30. "As a result of these weather systems, fairly widespread light to …

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 …

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 …

IMD issues orange alert for snow, hailstorm in THESE states. Check forecast
9 months, 3 weeks ago

IMD issues orange alert for snow, hailstorm in THESE states. Check forecast

Live Mint  

Weather today: The India Meteorological Department has predicted an intense spell of rainfall/snowfall over the Western Himalayan Region and rainfall over plains of northwest India till 3rd March. The weather office has also issued an orange alert for isolated hailstorm very likely over West Madhya Pradesh, Haryana-Chandigarh, Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh, West Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, East Rajasthan on 2 March. …

Rain In Delhi, UP, Punjab, Snowfall in J&K, Ladakh
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain In Delhi, UP, Punjab, Snowfall in J&K, Ladakh

News 18  

India Meteorological Department has predicted an intense spell of rainfall in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha due to a western disturbance over the next five days. Owing to the weather system over northeast Iran and the neighborhood, rainfall in plains of northwest India can be predicted from March 1 till March 3, said …

IMD weather update: IMD predicts spell of rain over THESE states on February 27
9 months, 3 weeks ago

IMD weather update: IMD predicts spell of rain over THESE states on February 27

Live Mint  

The India Meteorological Department said on Sunday that Central India can expect a new bout of rainfall along with thunderstorms, hailstorms, and lightning on the 26th and 27th of February, 2024. In a post on X, IMD added, A fresh spell of rainfall activity accompanied with thunderstorm, hailstorm & lightning likely over Central India on 26th & 27th February, 2024. …

Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rain, snowfall in THESE states
10 months ago

Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rain, snowfall in THESE states

Live Mint  

Due to fresh westerly disturbances, light to moderate rainfall and snowfall are likely to be expected over the Western Himalayan Region during the next two days, the Indian Meteorological Department said in its bulleting on Friday. “Today also we are expecting heavy rainfall, mainly from Arunachal Pradesh, snowfall from Sikkim and thunderstorm activity likely in Northeast. IMD weather forecast for …

IMD predicts snowfall, rainfall, hailstorm in THESE states around 19 February
10 months, 1 week ago

IMD predicts snowfall, rainfall, hailstorm in THESE states around 19 February

Live Mint  

In the latest weather prediction report, the India Meteorological Department said that northwest India may see a rise in its minimum temperature from 17 February onwards. Whereas Haryana-Chandigarh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand may also experience moderate rainfall and hailstorms on 19 February, IMD said. Snowfall forecast in February According to the IMD weather forecast, "Heavy rainfall/snowfall at isolated places very likely …

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 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, 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 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 …

Himachal Pradesh shivers at sub-zero temperatures as snowfall, rain continue
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh shivers at sub-zero temperatures as snowfall, rain continue

Live Mint  

As many as 720 roads, including four national highways, in Himachal Pradesh, are blocked following snow while 2,243 transformers are disrupted. Snowfall and widespread rain caused sharp fall in minimum temperatures and residents in high altitude tribal areas shivered under piercing cold wave conditions with the mercury staying 14-18 degrees Celsius below the freezing point. In the past 24 hours …

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 …

Season’s first snowfall in Srinagar, Shimla
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Season’s first snowfall in Srinagar, Shimla

Hindustan Times  

After two months of dry winter, Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir and Hiamchal’s Shimla received season’s first snowfall on Thursday. Snowfall was also recorded at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Trikuta hills of Reasi in Jammu, and Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Baramulla, Budgam, Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian districts in Kashmir division. “There was 6-8 inches of snow over lower reaches …

Parts of J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand receive fresh snowfall | Updates
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Parts of J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand receive fresh snowfall | Updates

Hindustan Times  

Fresh snowfall blanketed parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from Wednesday into Thursday morning, causing disruptions to normal life. Srinagar receives season's first snowfall on Thursday On Thursday morning, high-altitude areas in Jammu province, including the revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district, witnessed a new layer of snow. Srinagar saw approximately …

Snowfall disrupts normal life in Himachal, J&K; rainfall in parts of north India intensifies winter chill
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Snowfall disrupts normal life in Himachal, J&K; rainfall in parts of north India intensifies winter chill

The Hindu  

Snowfall affected normal life in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir on January 31 and rainfall in parts of north India intensified the winter chill in the region, with the IMD predicting above-normal rainfall in February across the country. On Wednesday, normal life was disrupted in Himachal Pradesh as the tribal areas and other high reaches received the first heavy …

Delhi to witness light rain; hailstorm, heavy snow alert issued in THESE states
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi to witness light rain; hailstorm, heavy snow alert issued in THESE states

Live Mint  

Ending the prolonged dry spell, states like Himachal Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir and Uttarakhand are expected to receive heavy snowfall and rainfall in isolated pockets during the next two days. As per IMD, isolated heavy rainfall/snowfall is likely over Kashmir valley, Himachal Pradesh on 31st January and 1st February while in Uttarakhand on 31st January. The weather office stated, “Hailstorm likely …

North India shivers under cold wave, Delhi braces for rainfall on THESE days
10 months, 3 weeks ago

North India shivers under cold wave, Delhi braces for rainfall on THESE days

Live Mint  

Over the past few weeks, North India has been gripped by an intense and bone-chilling cold, exacerbated by plunging temperatures and thick fog that shows no signs of abating. IMD noted that Delhi is expected to experience light rain on both January 31 and February 1 due to the approach of a second western disturbance to the plains. The IMD …

Western disturbances: J&K to witness heavy rain, snowfall until Feb 1
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Western disturbances: J&K to witness heavy rain, snowfall until Feb 1

Live Mint  

India Meteorological Department on Monday said heavy rain and snowfall are likely to occur over the western Himalayan region on January 31 and February 1 under the influence of two back-to-back western disturbances, that started on Sunday. IMD scientist Soma Sen said, “We expect up to heavy rainfall and snowfall to occur over Jammu and Kashmir mainly, and Himachal Pradesh …

Barring Kullu, all Himachal districts 100% rain-deficit in January
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Barring Kullu, all Himachal districts 100% rain-deficit in January

Hindustan Times  

Months after the flash floods in Himachal caused unprecedented damage to lives and property, the state is reeling under of one of its worst dry spells in the last 123 years. A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect western Himalayan region from a night of January 27,” said IMD’s Shimla centre director Surender Paul. The mountain peaks, which once …

Why Himachal Pradesh had its most rainless January since 1901 | Explained
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Himachal Pradesh had its most rainless January since 1901 | Explained

The Hindu  

January is usually the month when Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are blanketed with snow. The Himalayan ranges of Uttarakhand have also reported minimal snowfall, with the first bout of snow in January at Auli, a popular hill resort, only reported on January 19. Records from the India Meteorological Department suggest Himachal Pradesh has registered its driest January since 1901, with …

Snowfall likely in Himachal Pradesh from January 25, residents and tourists await the wintry magic
11 months ago

Snowfall likely in Himachal Pradesh from January 25, residents and tourists await the wintry magic

Hindustan Times  

After witnessing a prolonged dry spell during most of January, Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness snowfall from Thursday. An area is covered with snow as the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall, at Kharapathar, in Shimla last week. Snowfall likely in Himachal Pradesh from January 25, residents and tourists await the wintry magic According to the local …

Cause and Effect | The shift in snowfall patterns points to an alarming climate trend
11 months ago

Cause and Effect | The shift in snowfall patterns points to an alarming climate trend

Hindustan Times  

Winter is here but several parts of the country that are usually covered in sheets of snow this time of the year are sporting swathes of green and brown. Parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are similarly facing a“large deficit winter snowfall”, said India Meteorological Department meteorologist Sonam Lotus. “Winter snowfall is extremely crucial for the Indus basin and for …

MeT Forecasts Rain, Snow for Parts of Himachal
1 year ago

MeT Forecasts Rain, Snow for Parts of Himachal

News 18  

The local Met Office has forecast rain and snow at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday as a feeble Western Disturbance has affected the state from Friday night, however, White Christmas may elude Shimla city. “A Western Disturbance has affected the state from Friday night and snow and rain can be expected at isolated places and weather would remain …

Sub-zero temperatures in Himachal’s higher reaches
1 year, 2 months ago

Sub-zero temperatures in Himachal’s higher reaches

Hindustan Times  

The temperature dipped to sub-zero levels as the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh got a fresh spell of snowfall on Monday. State capital Shimla received rain but dense fog in certain parts reduced visibility to a few metres. Keylong, the district headquarters of tribal Lahaul and Spiti district, experienced the chilliest night of the season so far with the mercury …

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