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 posted a live video on her Facebook page. READ MORE| Winter delight for tourists as Shimla gets season’s first snowfall | See Pics

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Snowfall in Himachal brings cheer to tourists, orange alert issued
23 hours, 35 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 …

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 …

Himachal Pradesh turns into winter wonderland as it receives season's first snowfall in December: Top 5 places to visit
2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh turns into winter wonderland as it receives season's first snowfall in December: Top 5 places to visit

Hindustan Times  

Several regions across Himachal Pradesh witnessed the season's first snowfall on Sunday. If you love the cold or just want to witness snowfall or the majestic mountains covered in snow, this is the time to plan your winter wonderland trip to Himachal. Shimla to Spiti Valley; top 5 places to visit in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla The capital of Himachal Pradesh, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Shimla Gears Up For Year-End Festivities Amidst Rising Tourist Numbers
1 year ago

Shimla Gears Up For Year-End Festivities Amidst Rising Tourist Numbers

ABP News  

The Shimla district police are preparing for a substantial increase in tourist activity as Christmas and year-end celebrations approach. Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, the Superintendent of Police of Shimla, commented, "The police are expecting over one lakh tourist vehicles to roll into the hill town in the last week of this year," news agency ANI quoted him as saying. The week-long …

Shimla draws tourists in big number as blistering heat sweeps plains
1 year, 6 months ago

Shimla draws tourists in big number as blistering heat sweeps plains

Hindustan Times  

The pleasant weather conditions in the north Indian hill town of Himachal Pradesh's Shimla are drawing tourists across India. Shimla draws tourists in big number as blistering heat sweeps plains The Director Tourism department of Himachal Pradesh, Amit Kashyap said that the tourist arrival has increased and the pleasant weather conditions are expected to bring more in the region in …

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 …

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 …

Locals, environmentalists concerned over depleting snow cover, rising temperatures in Shimla
1 year, 10 months ago

Locals, environmentalists concerned over depleting snow cover, rising temperatures in Shimla

The Hindu  

Harsh winters with heavy snowfalls beginning in December itself, covering Shimla in a white mantle of snow till March-end or even early April have become a thing of the past now. There is growing concern among environmentalists and locals over the rising temperatures and depleting snow cover that the snow line is moving upwards and the "Queen of Hills" gradually …

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 …

Watch: Fresh snow shrouds Uttarakhand, Himachal; Avalanche in J&K
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Fresh snow shrouds Uttarakhand, Himachal; Avalanche in J&K

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand received a fresh spell of snowfall Wednesday as higher reaches were seen covered in snow. In Jammu and Kashmir, snow lashed down the hills, causing an avalanche in Sonamarg area of Ganderbal district. The India Meteorological Department Wednesday warned of a fresh snowfall in some areas in Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur for the next three days. While snow may intensify …

Tourists and locals in Shimla waiting for heavy snowfall to boost tourism
1 year, 11 months ago

Tourists and locals in Shimla waiting for heavy snowfall to boost tourism

Hindustan Times  

After India Meteorological Department predicted a fresh western disturbance and snowfall between January 7 and 10, tourists and locals are waiting for heavy snowfall in Shimla's Kufri hills with bated breath. People involved in the travel and tourism business are also awaiting for fresh snowfall which will boost tourist inflow into the hills. Tourists and locals in Shimla waiting for …

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 : …

Himachal Pradesh's Receives Season's First Snowfall, Turns Keylong Into Winter Wonderland
4 years, 1 month ago

Himachal Pradesh's Receives Season's First Snowfall, Turns Keylong Into Winter Wonderland

News 18  

If the recent photographs of fresh snowfall in Kashmir and Ladakh made you smile, images from the season’s fresh snowfall from Himachal Pradesh are sure to give you some new vibes. Several high-altitude areas of Himachal were covered in a thick blanket of snow, as it turned hill station destinations like Keylong and near-by places like Lahaul-Spiti district areas into …

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