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Shimla, Manali cut off after continuous snowfall; power lines damaged, traffic snapped

Popular tourist destinations Shimla, Manali and Dalhousie remained cut off throughout Saturday from the rest of Himachal Pradesh following continuous snowfall, officials said.

Jan 07, 2017, 19:58 PM IST

Heavy snowfall paralyses life in Kashmir and Shimla

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Jan 07, 2017, 14:37 PM IST

Snowfall brings Kashmir Valley to standstill

Reports of heavy snowfall in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pir Panjal Mountains and other higher reaches have, however, cheered up Kashmiris.
 

Jan 07, 2017, 09:39 AM IST

Jammu-Kashmir highway shuts after heavy snowfall

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Jan 06, 2017, 16:28 PM IST

Not just Earth but Pluto too receives snowfall!

Penitentes are snow and ice features formed by erosion that, on the Earth, are characterised by bowl-shaped depressions with blade-like spires around the edge that rise up to several metres.

Jan 05, 2017, 15:53 PM IST

Cold wave grips Jammu and Kashmir; snowfall expected in many areas

A cold wave gripped the Kashmir Valley on Thursday as night temperatures remained below zero degree, a MET department official said.

Jan 05, 2017, 10:32 AM IST

Mild snow near Shimla hills triggers tourist rush

The tourist resorts of Kufri and Narkanda near Shimla experienced mild snow in the past 24 hours, the weather bureau said on Monday, triggering a rush of tourists.

Jan 02, 2017, 16:37 PM IST

Rain, snowfall likely in Jammu and Kashmir - These are expected dates

Light rain at isolate places is likely to occur in Jammu and Kashmir as the weather office on Monday said rain and snowfall activity would become widespread between January 4 and 6 in the state.

Jan 02, 2017, 10:27 AM IST

No white New Year's eve in Himachal Pradesh, but snow expected soon

Hill stations of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday experienced a sunny morning on the first day of 2017, but there are chances of snow this week, a weather official said here.

Jan 01, 2017, 12:10 PM IST

Uttarakhand weather: After snowfall and rain, mercury dips in hill state

After snowfall and rain, mercury dipped in Uttarakhand and many areas in the state were swept by icy winds.

Dec 27, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

The Sahara desert just witnessed a 'White Christmas' for the first time in 37 years!

The snow fell near the Algerian town of Ain Sefra, also known as 'The Gateway to the Sahara' and reportedly melted after a day.

Dec 21, 2016, 11:31 AM IST

Christmas surprise: Saudi Arabia revels in snowfall!

This was a welcome change for a region that usually receives moderate rainfall until October and the people happily took full advantage of the snowfall.

Dec 01, 2016, 23:29 PM IST

Kashmir Valley witnesses season's first snowfall at higher reaches

The Kashmir people who resides at the higher reaches of the valley has witnessed the first snowfall of the season and sending chilly winds into the plains.

Nov 21, 2016, 17:54 PM IST

Beijing cancels dozens of flights after snowfall

Dozens of flights in Beijing have been cancelled following the first snowfall of the season, authorities said on Monday.

Nov 21, 2016, 14:09 PM IST

Snowfall, rains drop temperature in Kashmir

Higher reaches of Kashmir on Friday received snowfall while intermittent rains continued in the plains for the second consecutive day leading to a steep drop in the day temperature and forcing the closure of Srinagar-Jammu highway which is blocked by landslides.

Mar 18, 2016, 14:51 PM IST

More rains, snowfall in Kashmir; mercury drops

Rains continued to lash most parts of Kashmir for the third consecutive day on Sunday with Gulmarg ski resort witnessing intermittent snowfall bringing down the mercury.

Mar 14, 2016, 00:51 AM IST

Drop in temp after snowfall, rain in J&K, several passengers stranded

Intermittent snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir and light rains on the plains, including in Srinagar, resulted in considerable drop in the mercury across the state.

Mar 12, 2016, 19:31 PM IST

Weather in Kashmir to improve after rain, snowfall

Weather across Jammu and Kashmir is likely to improve on Sunday afternoon after two days of rain and snowfall, an official of the meteorological department said on Saturday.

Mar 12, 2016, 12:33 PM IST

Rain, snowfall in Himachal Pradesh

The hills of Himachal Pradesh experienced moderate to heavy rainfall on Saturday, causing landslides in some areas and blocking the roads, while the higher reaches saw snowfall, officials said.

Mar 12, 2016, 12:31 PM IST

Cold weather in north India; snowfall in Kashmir hills

Pahalgam recorded 14 inches of snow and a drop of two degrees in the night temperature which settled at minus 2.4 degrees Celsius. 

Feb 12, 2016, 20:32 PM IST