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March 20, New Delhi – Rainfall in several parts of the country on Friday brought much-needed relief from rising temperatures, easing heat conditions in many regions. The national capital, Delhi, also experienced rain, with temperatures dropping to below 20 degrees Celsius.Fresh snowfall and...

Even as the Meteorological Department predicted that the weather would remain inclement until today, Jammu and Kashmir experienced snowfall and intermittent rain for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday, triggering a sharp drop in temperatures across the region. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent...

Shimla, March 19 The Met office on Thursday issued an orange alert for heavy rain, snow, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (speed 40-60 kmph) for areas in Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur for the next day.The weather office predicted the spell of rain and snow in the state to last until...

Dehradun, March 19 – Higher areas of Uttarakhand received fresh snowfall on Thursday, while the lower hills and plains experienced intermittent rain, officials said.According to the meteorological department, snowfall was reported at the Himalayan shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath.Heavy...

Shimla, March 19 Tourist arrivals surged in Himachal Pradesh after the snowfall, with Manali being thronged and devotees making a beeline for Shaktipeeths and other shrines on the first day of Navratri on Thursday.While snow enthusiasts headed towards Manali and the Atal Tunnel, devotees...

New Delhi, March 19 Fresh snowfall and rain in the mountains north of Delhi brought down the temperature in the national capital on Thursday, halting the heatwave that had reached a record high of 36 degrees Celsius earlier in the month.Images from Shimla showed a group of tourists surprised...

Srinagar, March 19 Tourist resorts in Gulmarg and Sonamarg, along with several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, experienced fresh snowfall, while the plains were affected by heavy rains, officials said on Thursday.Gulmarg, located in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, and Sonamarg, in...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the historic Mughal Road, the alternative national highway connecting the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu division with the Shopian district in the Kashmir valley, remained closed to vehicular traffic for the fourth consecutive day today due to...

Traffic on the Mughal Road remained suspended for the fourth consecutive day due to fresh snowfall and rainfall at Pir Ki Gali, traffic authorities said on Thursday.Officials stated that the road will remain closed until further orders, as snowfall continues in the upper reaches of the Pir...

New Delhi, March 18 Heavy rains and strong winds hit northern states on Wednesday, with snowfall reported in some areas of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.The national capital, Delhi, also experienced turbulent weather in the evening, with strong winds, dust storms, and thunderstorms...

Shimla, March 18 Rain lashed some parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, and the Lahaul and Spiti district received snowfall, even as the local meteorological office issued an orange warning, predicting heavy snowfall and thunderstorms in the state in the next two days.The Shimla Met office...

The Union Territory of Ladakh is currently experiencing snowfall accompanied by persistent cloudy weather, significantly impacting daily life, transportation, and tourism across the region. According to local meteorological observations, several parts of Ladakh, including Leh, Kargil, and...

Srinagar, March 18 Several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rain lashed most parts of the Valley on Wednesday, leading to a drop in temperature, officials said.Reports of fresh snowfall were received from Pir Ki Gali along the Mughal Road in Shopian...

Rajouri, March 17: Under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, eight schools in the winter zone of Rajouri district have been equipped with solar panels to ensure a continuous supply of electricity. At the Government Higher Secondary School in Koteranka, a 5 kV solar setup now benefits approximately 530...

March 17, New Delhi: Most parts of Himachal Pradesh are experiencing continuous snowfall and rainfall due to the ongoing activity of a Western Disturbance.While the rain and snow have brought cheer to farmers and horticulturists, the weather conditions have also boosted the tourism sector in...

March 17, New Delhi: Heavy snowfall overnight caused a major traffic jam near the Atal Tunnel close to Manali on Monday.Traffic on the Atal Tunnel route connecting Manali with Leh-Ladakh has been temporarily closed by the administration due to heavy snowfall, as driving conditions have become...

New Delhi, March 16 – Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh experienced fresh snowfall on Monday, disrupting traffic in both states, while rain lashed the plains.Other northern states of Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana received light rain, leading to a drop in temperatures, while the national...

Shimla, March 16 The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall on Monday, while a severe storm accompanied by lightning and hail lashed the state capital Shimla and surrounding areas.Meanwhile, police continued their operation to move stranded vehicles from the Atal Tunnel in...

A swift rescue operation was launched after 235 civilians and 38 vehicles were stranded at Sinthan Top in the Kishtwar district due to heavy snowfall and severe weather conditions on Sunday.Troops of the Indian Army were immediately mobilized and undertook the operation despite the treacherous...

KISHTWAR, March 16, 2026: A joint rescue operation involving the Civil Administration and security forces successfully averted a crisis in Kishtwar. The operation was led by Kishtwar DC Pankaj Kumar Sharma, SSP Kishtwar Naresh Singh, and the 11 RR of the Indian Army, who coordinated efforts to...