Himachal Pradesh

Snowfall likely in parts of Himachal on Saturday

Fresh snowfall in HP, roads to Kufri, Narkanda closed

3:23 pm January 21, 2020

Shimla: Several mountainous roads in Himachal Pradesh were closed for vehicles following a fresh bout of snowfall in the state while light rainfall was reported from some areas on Tuesday, officials said. Sub-zero temperatures were recorded at major tourist destinations of Kufri, Manali and Dalhousie, the Shimla meteorological (MeT) department said. Keylong was the coldest […]

Parts of north India shiver in cold spell

9:08 pm January 20, 2020

New Delhi: Large swathes of north India reeled under below normal temperatures on Monday, resulting in fog blanketing parts of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and a layer of frost covering roads in the Kashmir Valley. Bone-chilling cold swept Himachal Pradesh, which experienced sub-zero temperatures. The national capital, however, saw a slight increase in the […]

Two avalanches hit Kashmir; no loss of life reported

Himachal Pradesh: Avalanche, landslides leave four dead

11:26 pm January 14, 2020

Shimla: Three people were killed in landslides while an elderly person was buried alive in an avalanche after recent snowfall and showers in parts of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, officials said on Tuesday. Police said Tilak Raj of Panela Bhariya and Radha of Tanuai were killed in a landslide in Chamba’s Gagla. Raj’s wife Kajal […]

HP: After fresh snowfall, Shimla, Kufri & Dalhousie reel under sub-zero temperatures

Light snowfall, rain in Himachal

8:42 pm January 12, 2020

Shimla: Light snowfall and rain in some parts of Himachal Pradesh occurred in last 24 hours with the meteorological department has issued orange and yellow warning for January 13 and 16 of heavy rain, snowfall in the state. Kalpa received 1 cm snowfall, whereas Kothi got 11 mm rain, followed by Manali 6 mm, Seobagh […]

Avalanche warning issued in five Himachal districts

11:12 pm January 11, 2020

Shimla: Following heavy and widespread snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, the state disaster management authority (SDMA) has issued an avalanche warning for several areas. Avalanches may occur in Kullu, Shimla, Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur and Chamba districts till 5 pm on January 12, an SDMA official said. People have been advised to stay away from avalanche prone areas […]