snowfall

SRINAGAR: The 40-day-long harshest period of winter ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ begins in Kashmir today with temperatures across the Valley already settling several degrees below the freezing point. The ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ is the 40-day harshest winter period when a cold wave grips the region and the temperature drops considerably leading to the freezing of water bodies, including the famous […]

SHIMLA: Six days after the mid and higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh experienced one of the heaviest snowfalls in recent years, residents of affected areas continue to face hardships, especially in terms of connectivity. This is despite the state government asking the locals administrations to work on war-footing to restore normalcy. As many as 416 […]

SHIMLA: Heavy snowfall along with rains has been forecasted in Himachal Pradesh during the next two days. Issuing a yellow alert, the Met department has warned tourists against undertaking treks and venturing towards the high reaches of snow clad ranges, particularly in areas of Chamba. The government has instructed people in the remote and tribal […]