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Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar Highway closed due to landslide; snowfall and rainfall affect J-K

Srinagar, March 4: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been temporarily halted following a landslide in the Mehad area of Ramban. The landslide has blocked the route, and authorities are working to clear the debris. Drivers are advised to follow alternative routes while the situation is being managed.

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway shut due to snow, landslides; vehicles halted at Jakhani

Udhampur, February 28: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed due to snow accumulation between Ramsoo and Qazigund and shooting stones, landslides, and mudslides between Nashri and the NAVYUG Tunnel, officials said on Friday.

J-K: Village in Bandipora hit by snow avalanche, no casualities reported

Bandipora, February 27: A snow avalanche occurred in the Khandyal village of Gurez valley in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday afternoon. This affected many residential houses in the region. According to the officials, one house was damaged by the avalanche, but there was no immediate report of injuries or casualties.

Snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, IMD predicts more rain and snow

Shimla, February 27: The higher-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh have witnessed snowfall, while widespread rainfall has been recorded across the state over the past 24 hours.

Snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir, rain in plains

Srinagar, Feb 27: Incessant rain in the plains and moderate snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday broke the prolonged dry spell as water discharge in rivers, streams, and springs improved appreciably.

J&K braces for heavy rain/snowfall for next 3 days

Srinagar, Feb 25: Jammu and Kashmir braced for heavy rain/snow as the MET department issued an advisory on Tuesday cautioning the authorities of inclement weather for three days.

Heavy snowfall blocks 2,173 roads across 18 provinces in Turkiye

Ankara, Feb 24: Heavy snowfall and blizzards have disrupted daily life across 18 provinces in Turkiye, leading to the closure of 2,173 roads, the state-run TRT reported.

Himachal Pradesh: Lahaul and Spiti receive fresh spell of snow, IMD issues Orange alert for Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi

Shimla, February 20: Lahaul and Spiti districts in Himachal Pradesh transformed into a winter wonderland as it received a fresh spell of snow on Thursday morning.

Heavy snow continues across Japan

Tokyo, Feb 9: A powerful cold air mass and winter pressure patterns have brought continuous snowfall to coastal and mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan, significantly increasing snow accumulation that caused widespread disruptions to people's lives.

Higher reaches of J&K receive fresh snowfall

Srinagar, Feb 1: The higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) received fresh snowfall on Saturday as the plains were lashed with rain and snow.

Heavy snow intensifies in eastern Japan

Tokyo, Jan 30: Heavy snowfall is expected to continue through the early morning of Friday in eastern Japan as a strong winter pressure pattern and cold air bring intensified snowfall, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

J-K: Snow clearance operation underway from Sonamarg to Ranga Morh

Sonamarg, January 30: In a move to ensure safe passage amidst the snowfall and inclement weather conditions in Sonamarg, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has initiated snow clearance operations to enhance traffic flow in the area.

Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category; IMD predicts rain on Feb 3

New Delhi, January 30: The national capital witnessed a thin layer of fog on Thursday morning while the AQI stood at 381 at 8 am.

Fog blankets Odisha, impacts visibility in several districts

Bhubaneswar, January 28: Fog enveloped several parts of Odisha on Tuesday morning, leading to low visibility in several areas of the state.

Heavy snow pounds South Korea, alert issued

Seoul, Jan 27: Heavy snow and rain affected many parts of South Korea on Monday during the extended Lunar New Year holiday, prompting authorities to raise the weather alert and brace for possible disruptions.

Delhi's air quality improves from 'poor' to 'moderate'

New Delhi, January 25: The air quality in Delhi on Saturday at 8 am was recorded in the "moderate" category, with a reading of 191, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Bihar: Schools up to 8th class closed in Patna for two more days

Patna, Jan 23: The district administration of Patna has issued an order on Thursday to close all schools up to Class 8 for two more days due to the ongoing severe cold weather.

J-K: Restoration work underway at Gurez-Bandipora road and Dawar-Tulail road, closed due to snowfall

Bandipora, January 21: The Kashmir valley has been covered under a thick blanket of snow for the past several days.

J-K: IMD predicts rain, snowfall in coming 5 days as Bandipora receives fresh snowfall

Bandipora, January 19: Rain and snowfall are expected in Jammu and Kashmir in the coming five days due to two western disturbances, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.

Cold wave continues in Jammu and Kashmir; Doda receives spell of snowfall

Srinagar, January 19: As Jammu and Kashmir experiences 'Chillai Kalan,' a 40-day period of harsh winter, the Bhalessa area of Doda transformed into a winter wonderland following a fresh spell of snowfall.

Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, 41 trains delayed

New Delhi, Jan 19: Dense fog blanketed Delhi-NCR on Sunday, leading to significant disruptions in train schedules across multiple routes and challenging travel conditions for commuters.

Fog disrupts flight, train services in Delhi; AQI improves

New Delhi, January 18: A layer of fog enveloped Delhi on Saturday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting traffic movement. Other parts of North India also witnessed dense fog condition this morning.

Temperature plummets in J-K's Doda after snowfall in upper reaches, rainfall in plains

Doda, January 16: Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district has received a fresh spell of snowfall, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harvinder Singh announced on Thursday. According to the official, the precipitation, limited to the upper reaches of Doda, will bring relief to the region's horticulture and agriculture sectors.

Train service suspended in Valley due to fresh snowfall

Srinagar, Jan 16: Train services from Banihal town of Jammu division to Baramulla town of the Kashmir Valley were suspended on Thursday due to fresh snowfall on the track, officials said.

26 trains running late due to dense fog resulting in 'zero visibility'

New Delhi, January 15: A total of 26 trains are experiencing delays as a result of reduced visibility caused by fog, as reported by Indian Railways on Thursday. For the past several days, rail operations have been hit by inclement weather conditions, primarily dense fog.

Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, visibility drops to zero in many places

New Delhi, Jan 15: Dense fog enveloped the national capital and surrounding regions on Wednesday morning, as a persistent cold wave continued to grip northern India. The thick fog caused visibility levels to plummet to near zero in several areas, significantly impacting transportation services, especially rail and flight operations.

Delhi: As many as 21 trains running late due to fog

New Delhi, January 13: As many as 21 trains are running late on Monday due to low visibility caused by fog.

Cold wave impact: Rajasthan govt shuts schools for Classes 1 to 8

Jaipur, Jan 13: Amid a cold wave sweeping Rajasthan, the state government has announced holidays for students from Class I to 8 in 25 districts, including Jaipur.

At minus 5.1 degrees, J&K's Srinagar city freezes

Srinagar, Jan 13: Minimum temperature dropped several notches below the freezing point in Kashmir on Monday as intense cold affected life in J&K.

Delhi's air quality in 'poor' category; cold wave, dense fog persists

New Delhi, Jan 13: After weeks of enduring air quality in the "very poor" category, Delhi witnessed an improvement, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 282, placing it in the "poor" category on Monday at 8 a.m., as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

J&K shivers as cold wave intensifies, dry weather forecast for next 24 hours

Srinagar, Jan 12: Intense cold because of the narrowing gap between the maximum and minimum temperatures continued in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday as the Meteorological (MeT) office forecasted cold, dry weather during the next 24 hours in the union territory.

Rain in Delhi-NCR, AQI drops to 'poor'

New Delhi, Jan 12: Delhi and its neighbouring cities received light rain on Saturday evening, which improved the air quality to 'poor' on Sunday morning and provided some relief from the dense fog that was blanketing parts of the national capital region for the past few days.

Heavy snow hits areas along Sea of Japan

Tokyo, Jan 10: Heavy snow hit Sea of Japan coastal areas in northern, central and western Japan on Friday, disrupting bullet train operations and forcing the closure of some sections of expressways and national roads.

150 flights, 26 trains delayed as dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR reducing visibility

New Delhi, Jan 10: Dense fog enveloped parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday, reducing visibility to zero and affecting flight and train operations. The reduced visibility in Delhi-NCR delayed more than 150 flights for an average 41 minutes and about 26 trains.

Cold wave: Schools in Bihar's Araria closed for classes up to 8 till January 12

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