Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that he would keep promises he had made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, a statement seen as an oblique reference to the demand for restoration of statehood voiced strongly by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
A cold wave has intensified in most parts of north India, with temperatures in the Kashmir Valley dipping below freezing point. The national capital saw a brief respite from the bitter cold during the day, but cold conditions persisted in parts of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. The weather department has issued a yellow warning for cold wave, ground frost and dense fog for some places in Himachal Pradesh. There is a possibility of rain and snowfall in parts of northwest India later in the week.
Shimla on Sunday experienced this winter's first impressive snowfall, bringing cheer to the tourism industry.
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Some in the crowd grimaced as the snow came pelting down, but most seemed to enjoy it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the valour and professionalism of the Chinar Corps personnel.
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Europeans are feeling the effects of the "Beast from the East," which refers to frigid winds blowing east to west from Siberia toward the United Kingdom. Temperatures have plunged as much as 20 degrees Celsius below average for this time of year, thanks to these frigid winds. Take a look at how Europe is coping after being dumped with heavy snow.
As many as 720 roads, including four national highways, in Himachal Pradesh are blocked following snow while 2,243 transformers are disrupted.
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Snow and rain lashed Himachal Pradesh on Friday, resulting in a sharp fall in temperature.
Tourists and skiers seen in Kongdori, Gulmarg, near the Affarwat peak, during a snowstorm on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
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The highway was closed on Saturday due to heavy snowfall and landslides.
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Shraddha Kapoor gave everyone a glimpse of her latest getaway, high up in cool snow-clad mountains.
Rescue operations underway to rescue stranded tourists after an avalanche hit near Hung, Sonamarg, Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, March 29, 2024.
On May 15, the weather office had announced the onset of monsoon over Kerala by May 31.
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"This year, the Southwest Monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 31 with a model error of four days," the India meteorological department said on Wednesday.
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Night temperatures have plummeted in Kashmir with the weekend recording the coldest nights of the season.
Fresh snowfall turned Kupwara district in the Kashmir Valley white.
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