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Snowfall In Higher Reaches Of Kashmir, Rain In Plains

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 24, 2021

Kashmir Weather News: Many areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including the famous tourist destination of Gulmarg, received fresh snowfall on Wednesday, while the plains saw heavy rain, officials said.

Jammu And Kashmir: Snowfall, Landslides Shut Highway, 300 Vehicles Stuck

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 23, 2021

The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic on Tuesday following snowfall in Jawahar Tunnel area and multiple landslides between Banihal and Chanderkote, according to officials. Over 300 vehicles have been stranded on both sides of the

Army Helps Pregnant Woman Reach Hospital Amid Heavy Snowfall In J&K

India News | ANI | Tuesday March 23, 2021

Indian Army's Torna Battalion conducted an emergency evacuation of a pregnant woman from Jammu and Kashmir's Sumwali village on Monday and shifted her to primary health care (PHC) centre in Boniyar despite heavy snowfall and treacherous road conditions.

Srinagar-Leh Highway Reopens For Traffic After 2 Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 28, 2021

The strategic Srinagar-Leh highway was reopened for traffic on Sunday after remaining closed for nearly two months due to heavy snowfall, officials said.

Army Rescues Tourists Stuck Due To Snowfall Near China Border In Sikkim

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Friday February 19, 2021

The Army rescued 447 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall near the India-China border in Sikkim on Thursday. The tourists were stuck on the Nathu La- Gangtok road following a severe snowstorm and subzero temperatures.

295 Roads Closed, 639 Electricity Lines Across Himachal Pradesh Due To Snowfall

India News | ANI | Sunday February 7, 2021

A total of 295 roads still closed and 639 electricity lines disrupted across Himachal Pradesh due to snowfall on Saturday, according to the state disaster management authority.

In Pics: Whiteout In Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday February 5, 2021

Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kashmir: Fresh snowfall covered the three Himalayan states after the passage of a western disturbance. Shimla received the first snowfall of 2021. The tourist hotspots like Kufri, Manali and Dalhousie were draped in a white blanket as the cold wave intensified across Himachal Pradesh.

Delhi Weather Update: Rain In City And Its Neighbouring Areas Today

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday February 4, 2021

Delhi Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department has said Delhi and its neighbouring states received rain and thunderstorms on Thursday due to the fresh Western Disturbance. Himachal Pradaesh received light snowfall today.

Army Rescues British National Who Lost Track While Skiing In J&K

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 3, 2021

A British national was rescued by the Army after he lost track while skiing during heavy snowfall at the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said on Tuesday.

Kashmir Cold Wave Intensifies, Weather Office Says More Snowfall Likely

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday January 29, 2021

Kashmir weather: Cold wave intensified in Kashmir on Friday as mercury plunged by two degrees in Srinagar. A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect Western Himalayan Region from 31st January onwards, the India Meteorological Department said

Amid Heavy Snow, 2 Found Dead Inside Stranded Vehicle On Jammu-Srinagar Highway

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 24, 2021

Two men were found dead inside a mini-truck on Sunday in Banihal along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which was opened for Kashmir-bound stranded vehicles after remaining closed for a day due to snowfall, officials said.

Army Carries Home Kashmir Woman, Newborn On Stretcher In Knee-Deep Snow

India News | ANI | Sunday January 24, 2021

The Indian Army on Saturday helped a woman reach her home, after she was stuck with her newborn child at a hospital in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir due to heavy snowfall.

Viral Video: Amazon Delivery Man Arrives On Horseback In Snow-Covered Srinagar

Offbeat | Written by Sanya Jain | Wednesday January 13, 2021

As snowfall disrupted flight operations and vehicular traffic in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir, one determined Amazon delivery executive was seen riding a horse to drop off orders.

J&K Locals Clear Snow To Reach Hospitals, Morgues; Administration "Missing"

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Sunday January 10, 2021

As heavy snowfall in Kashmir snapped road and rail links, the Union Territory administration has come under severe criticism for its failure to clear snow from roads, which has brought life to a standstill in the valley. Many areas in the hinterlands remain cut off even three days after it stopped snowing.

Srinagar-Jammu National Highway Reopens For Traffic After 7 Days

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 10, 2021

The Srinagar-Jammu national highway was reopened on Sunday after seven days in the wake of heavy snowfall last week, even as the city and some other parts of Kashmir received another spell of snowfall, officials said.