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snowfall news

Himachal: Rain, gusty winds bring relief from heat; yellow alert for thunderstorms

The fresh snowfall in Rohtang and its surrounding areas has been a boon for the hotel industry, drawing tourists to Kullu and Manali to enjoy the snow in May. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Published on May 23, 2026 07:14 am IST

‘No reels, no phones, no drones’: What’s banned as Kedarnath Dham yatra begins

The temple town remained under a thick layer of snow, with temperatures near freezing.
Published on Apr 22, 2026 10:50 am IST

Light rains, snow lash J&K; more on cards

Boatmen on Dal Lake amid gusty winds, in Srinagar on Friday. (ANI)
Published on Apr 18, 2026 07:26 am IST

Himachal: Expect more showers till April 12

Tourist enjoy adventure activities at the North Portal of Atal Tunnel In Lahaul-Spiti district on Thursday. (Aqil Khan /HT)
Published on Apr 10, 2026 05:40 am IST

Snow in April leaves Himachal apple growers hanging by a thread

Owing to the weight of the snow, the anti-hail nets and bamboo supports, installed to protect the apples from hailstorms, have also given way. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Updated on Apr 09, 2026 06:22 am IST

Widespread rain, snowfall lash Himachal Pradesh

Fresh snow was seen near the south portal of Atal Tunnel near Manali on Wednesday. (Aqil Khan/HT)
Published on Apr 08, 2026 11:47 pm IST

Intense rains to hit J&K; hailstorm damages orchards in south Kashmir

A major western disturbance (WD) is expected to bring widespread rains across Jammu and Kashmir for the next two days starting Tuesday night, the J&K meteorological centre said. (Ht File)
Published on Apr 08, 2026 08:14 am IST

Intense spells of rain, snowfall likely, orange alert in three Himachal districts

Hailstorm damaged apple farms and nets in upper Shimla area on Tuesday. (Deepak Sansta/ HT)
Published on Apr 08, 2026 07:08 am IST

IMD sounds yellow alert of heavy rain, snow on April 8 in Himachal

Roads covered in white blanket after snowfall in Lahaul-Spiti district on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 07, 2026 05:48 am IST

Snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal, IMD issues orange warning for hailstorms

The MeT office issued an orange alert for hailstorms, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Published on Apr 06, 2026 06:32 am IST

Fresh snowfall disrupts normal life in Lahaul-Spiti, over 140 roads closed

Residents of Tholang village clear snow from their house roofs as the weather improves after fresh snowfall in Lahaul and Spiti on Sunday. (ANI)
Updated on Apr 05, 2026 11:33 pm IST

Snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal, MeT issues orange warning for hailstorms

Snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal, MeT issues orange warning for hailstorms
Published on Apr 05, 2026 05:50 pm IST

Snow in hills, rain in plains as western disturbance sweeps north India

However, the wet weather poses a risk to farmers, who face crop damage and potential financial losses amidst the unpredictable climate.
Published on Apr 04, 2026 11:03 pm IST

Snow, rain in Himachal; MeT issues orange warning for hailstorms

Snow, rain in Himachal; MeT issues orange warning for hailstorms
Published on Apr 04, 2026 04:00 pm IST

Avalanche threat near Atal Tunnel in Himachal; tourist movement restricted

People walking with umbrellas amid rain in Mandi on Friday. (Birbal Sharma/HT)
Published on Apr 04, 2026 03:56 am IST

Rain, snowfall likely in Himachal on Monday, yellow alert in 4 districts: IMD

A vehicle parked at a snow-covered area near the North Portal of Atal Tunnel, Lahaul and Spiti, on Sunday. (PTI)
Published on Mar 23, 2026 03:36 am IST

Heavy snowfall in Badrinath, Kedarnath; rain triggers cold conditions across Uttarakhand

Heavy snowfall in Badrinath, Kedarnath; rain triggers cold conditions across Uttarakhand
Published on Mar 20, 2026 09:54 pm IST

Watch: Snow blankets parts of Himachal, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir

A view of snow-covered streets following fresh snowfall at Palchan village, in Kullu district.
Published on Mar 20, 2026 06:07 pm IST

Winter returns to Kashmir, weather to clear up on Eid

A woman along with her child shopping for bangles at a market in Srinagar on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday. (AFP Photo)
Published on Mar 20, 2026 03:48 pm IST

Orange alert for 3 districts as wet spell continues in Himachal

A road in Mandi after showers on Thursday. (Birbal Sharma/HT)
Published on Mar 20, 2026 07:52 am IST

Heavy rain, snowfall likely in Himachal, orange alert in several districts

Snow clearing underway near the Atal Tunnel in Manali on Wednesday. (Aqil Khan /HT)
Published on Mar 19, 2026 07:26 am IST

IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rain, snow in Himachal

A BRO team clearing snow near the Atal Tunnel in Manali on Tuesday. As the wet spell is likely to continue in Himachal Pradesh over the next few days, the India meteorological department (IMD) office in Shimla has issued a yellow alert of hailstorms in Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts for March 18 and 19. (Aqil Khan /HT)
Published on Mar 18, 2026 03:12 am IST

Orange alert for hailstorm in three Himachal districts on March 18, 19

Orange alert for hailstorm in three Himachal districts on March 18, 19
Published on Mar 17, 2026 08:07 pm IST

Rain-triggered landslide in Kishtwar claims one life

A view of a car covered in snow as temperatures plummet across the region, in Sonamarg on Monday. (ANI video Grab)
Published on Mar 17, 2026 07:02 am IST

Higher reaches in Himachal gets fresh snowfall, most of stranded people moved from Atal Tunnel

Higher reaches in Himachal gets fresh snowfall, most of stranded people moved from Atal Tunnel
Published on Mar 16, 2026 09:26 pm IST

Heavy snowfall in Uttarakhand's Chamoli; white blanket engulfs Badrinath Dham

According to the Rudraprayag district administration, amid continuous snowfall in the state's high Himalayan regions, the holy town of Kedarnath, the abode of Baba Kedar, was completely blanketed in snow.
Published on Mar 16, 2026 10:49 am IST

Valley witness fresh spell of rain, snowfall

People gather during fresh snowfall, in Gulmarg, on Sunday. (PTI)
Published on Mar 15, 2026 10:28 pm IST

Shimla lashed by rain, hail; fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Manali

Shimla lashed by rain, hail; fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Manali
Published on Mar 15, 2026 02:54 pm IST

Fresh snowfall in high altitude tribal areas of Himachal; yellow warning of thunderstorm in hills

Fresh snowfall in high altitude tribal areas of Himachal; yellow warning of thunderstorm in hills
Published on Mar 13, 2026 10:15 pm IST

Rain, snowfall likely in HP in coming days, mercury to drop

Flowers in full bloom create a picturesque scene in Mandi.After persistent dry weather in Himachal Pradesh, parts of the hill state are likely to receive fresh rain or snowfall in the coming days. (Birbal Sharma/HT)
Published on Mar 06, 2026 06:22 am IST