Himachal snowfall: 1,000 vehicles stuck between Solang, Atal Tunnel; severe cold wave alert on Christmas Day
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Himachal snowfall: 1,000 vehicles stuck between Solang, Atal Tunnel; severe cold wave alert on Christmas Day

Live Mint  

A fresh wave of heavy snowfall hit Himachal Pradesh's Manali on December 23 leaving around 1,000 vehicles stuck and tourists trapped in their cars for hours between Solang and Atal Tunnel, Rohtang. A video shared by news agency ANI showed police personnel assisting travellers and drivers in navigating their vehicles as snowfall continued. IMD issues severe coldwave alert The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave to severe cold wave warning for Himachal Pradesh. The mesmerizing snowfall, which began after a two-week gap since the first snowfall on December 8, has not only delighted visitors but also rejuvenated the spirits of the local tourism industry, which has been struggling to recover from the losses inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Heavy snowfall in Himachal's Manali, 700 stranded tourists rescued
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12 hours, 42 minutes ago

Heavy snowfall in Himachal's Manali, 700 stranded tourists rescued

The Hindu  

A fresh spell of heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Manali on Monday left several vehicles stuck and tourists stranded in their vehicles for hours between Solang and Atal Tunnel, Rohtang. According to officials, around 1,000 vehicles were stuck in a long traffic jam, prompting police to launch a rescue operation and shift around 700 tourists to safe places. The mesmerizing …

Himachal Pradesh: Over 1,000 vehicles stuck in Solang-Rohtang after heavy snowfall in Manali, 700 tourists rescued
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16 hours, 45 minutes ago

Himachal Pradesh: Over 1,000 vehicles stuck in Solang-Rohtang after heavy snowfall in Manali, 700 tourists rescued

Hindustan Times  

A fresh spell of heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Manali on Monday has turned the winter wonderland into a logistical nightmare as around 1,000 vehicles got stuck, while tourists were stranded in their vehicles for hours between Solang and Atal Tunnel in Rohtang. A biker falls on a slippery road after fresh snowfall in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, According to officials, …

Cars Slip Out Of Control After Snowfall On Manali Roads, Video Goes Viral - WATCH
1 week, 6 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, 6 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 …

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

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 …

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 in Himachal Pradesh leads to closure of over 500 roads, including 4 national highways
10 months, 3 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 …

300 tourists stuck near Atal tunnel rescued
10 months, 3 weeks ago

300 tourists stuck near Atal tunnel rescued

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Some 300 tourist stranded near the South Portal of the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang of Kullu of Himachal Pradesh after heavy snowfall were rescued. After a long dry spell of nearly two months, snow in the hill state and widespread rain in its lower reaches brought cheers to the farmers and hoteliers in the region. Himachal Pradesh Police rescued …

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 …

Traffic congestion in Kasol, Manali, Shimla Highway ahead of Christmas Eve
1 year ago

Traffic congestion in Kasol, Manali, Shimla Highway ahead of Christmas Eve

Live Mint  

Himachal Pradesh news: Tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh like Kasol and Manali are witnessing massive traffic congestion as tourists flock the hill stations causing slow vehicular movement as Christmas Eve nears. Police said they were expecting over one lakh tourist vehicles to roll into the hill town in the last week of December, on the eve of Christmas and New …

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 …

Delhi, Haryana brace for another cold wave with no respite from dense fog, snowfall in Himachal woos tourists
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi, Haryana brace for another cold wave with no respite from dense fog, snowfall in Himachal woos tourists

India Today  

While the India Meteorological Department has warned several northern states of another cold wave in the next few hours, fresh snowfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali and Jammu and Kashmir has started attracting flocks of tourists. pic.twitter.com/tnXTSaHjl7 — ANI January 13, 2023 HARYANA GOVT EXTENDS WINTER HOLIDAYS IN SCHOOLS TILL JAN 21 The Haryana government on Friday extended the winter holidays …

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 …

Ahead of New Year, massive traffic jam stuck Manali as people throng to hilly areas to enjoy snowfall
1 year, 11 months ago

Ahead of New Year, massive traffic jam stuck Manali as people throng to hilly areas to enjoy snowfall

India TV News  

New Year celebrations: A large number of tourists are rushing to the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh's Manali, resulting in massive roadblocks on Saturday. Although the arrival of tourists started on December 24, a day before Christmas, thousands of vehicles entered the district to enjoy the new year and snowfall. According to the state tourism department, more than 20,000 tourists …

Himachal: Tourists Stranded in Over 400 Vehicles in Atal Tunnel Rescued
1 year, 11 months ago

Himachal: Tourists Stranded in Over 400 Vehicles in Atal Tunnel Rescued

News 18  

A large number of tourists stranded in over 400 vehicles near South Portal of the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang Pass following snowfall have been rescued, officials said on Friday. Police teams from Keylong and Manali jointly launched a rescue operation, which took 10-12 hours and concluded around 4 am on Friday, and the vehicles moved to their respective destinations, the …

Himachal Pradesh: Police rescues tourists stranded in over 400 vehicles in Atal Tunnel
1 year, 11 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: Police rescues tourists stranded in over 400 vehicles in Atal Tunnel

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh: A large number of tourists get rescued by the police teams who were stranded in over 400 vehicles in the Atal Tunnel. An official has informed that the police team launched a rescue operation for the tourists near the South Portal of the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang Pass. Rescue operation took hours Police teams from Keylong and Manali …

WATCH | Arunachal's Tawang freezes after fresh snowfall, advisory issued for vehicle movement
1 year, 11 months ago

WATCH | Arunachal's Tawang freezes after fresh snowfall, advisory issued for vehicle movement

India TV News  

Arunachal Pradesh: The Tawang region in Arunachal is freezing in sub-zero temperatures after a fresh spell of snowfall. Amid challenging weather conditions, an advisory has been issued for vehicle movement in the area since a lot of tourists visit the place to enjoy breathtaking views. The road near these locations remains completely slippery due to snowfall, thereby, plying vehicles is …

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