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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...

New Delhi, March 18 At least 16 flights were diverted from Delhi airport on Wednesday evening due to adverse weather conditions, according to an official.The national capital experienced dust storms and heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue...

Kolkata, March 18 The IMD on Wednesday forecast thunderstorms in most districts of West Bengal on March 20 and 21 due to favorable weather conditions and strong moisture influx from the Bay of Bengal.Hailstorms are also likely in the western districts of Bankura, Purulia, and Paschim Bardhaman...

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...

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...

DODA, March 16, 2026: Fresh snowfall in the upper reaches of Bhalesa has caused a significant drop in temperatures despite being mid-March. While areas at higher altitudes experienced snowfall, the plains received rainfall.As a precautionary measure, authorities have ordered the closure of all...

Jammu, March 16 One person was killed and another was injured in a landslide near a hydropower project, while over 230 people, including women and children, were evacuated after they were caught in heavy snowfall at the high-altitude Sinthan top in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district...

Shimla, March 16 The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall on Monday morning, while the police in Manali continued their operation to move stranded vehicles from the Atal Tunnel towards the popular hill station.Over 1,000 vehicles were stranded near the south portal of the...

New Delhi, March 16: Air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) significantly improved after the region experienced a change in weather conditions. Driven by cool winds and clear skies, the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 'improved' levels across most parts of Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad...

Srinagar, March 16. Alert Indian Army troops braved extremely harsh weather, including heavy snowfall, to rescue 214 stranded passengers from Sinthan Pass in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday."After heavy snowfall disrupted movement at Sinthan Pass, which connects the Valley with the...

New Delhi, March 16 – A joint rescue operation by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully evacuated 214 stranded tourists and local civilians from the high-altitude Sinthan Pass on Monday, following heavy snowfall that had disrupted movement in the region.According to the...

New Delhi, March 15 Several areas of the national capital experienced light rainfall on Sunday morning, providing much-needed relief from the prevailing dry conditions, the India Meteorological Department said.The department stated that 8 mm of rainfall was recorded until 8:30 am.According...

March 15, New Delhi: The strategically important Zojila Pass on National Highway 1 has been reopened for traffic after remaining closed for six days due to heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions.Officials said that the convoy was allowed to depart from Sonamarg at around 10:30 a.m...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that rain and snowfall are likely across Jammu and Kashmir starting today as a series of Western Disturbances are expected to affect the region over the next few days. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the local Meteorological...

New Delhi, March 14 The national capital experienced a slight drop in the minimum temperature on Saturday, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a yellow alert for Sunday, warning of light rain and strong winds.It also forecast further temperature decrease in the coming days...

Chennai, March 14 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu over the next seven days due to the presence of a low-pressure system over the southern region.According to the department, the system is expected to primarily influence weather...

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that Indian Railways has deployed advanced AI and Machine Learning devices to enhance safety and operational efficiency through smart monitoring. He made this statement in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today. He explained that the...

Chennai, March 12 – The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast a gradual increase in maximum temperatures across Tamil Nadu over the coming days, with the mercury likely to rise by 2 degrees Celsius by March 15.At the same time, parts of southern Tamil Nadu may experience...

Shimla, March 11 The Shimla Meteorological Station issued a yellow warning on Wednesday for thunderstorms accompanied by hail, lightning, and strong winds reaching speeds of 40-50 km/h at isolated locations in Chamba, Kangra, and Kullu districts on March 12, 14, and 15.Additionally, the...