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Recovery seen in 4 East Antarctic glaciers after years of melting: What to know

In a surprising turn of events, Antarctica saw a net gain of 107.79 gigatons of ice per year between 2021 and 2023.

Surprising recovery seen in these East Antarctic glaciers after years of melting (Unsplash - representational image)

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Published on May 05, 2025 09:38 AM IST

BySumanti Sen

Kargil admin on toes for restoration of essential services post snowfall

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 11:19 PM IST

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Light rains lash parts of HP; snow in isolated areas of Lahaul and Spiti

Keylong was the coldest at night, recording a low of 1 degree Celsius, while Una was the hottest during the day with a high of 36.8 degrees Celsius.

The Met office has forecast a wet spell in the state till April 22 .(HT FILE)

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Updated on Apr 19, 2025 07:26 PM IST

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Heavy rain alert issued in parts of Himachal

Rainfall is also expected in the plains of the state from the night of April 18 till April 21. The precipitation will be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds (ranging from 50–60 kmph), and hail in some areas.

Light to moderate rain or snowfall is expected over parts of the mid-hill and high-hill areas of Himachal Pradesh, with isolated heavy spells likely, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) office in Shimla. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 18, 2025 10:57 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

IMD predicts heavy rain in parts of Himachal, sounds orange alert

The plains in Himachal are also expected to receive rain during this period. The precipitation will likely be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 km/h.

The India meteorological department (IMD) office in Shimla has predicted light to moderate rain and snowfall across many parts of Himachal Pradesh from April 18 to 20, with isolated heavy showers likely over the mid and high hill areas. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 16, 2025 09:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Rain lashes several areas of Himachal Pradesh, snowfall in Lahaul and Spiti district

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Updated on Apr 12, 2025 07:19 PM IST

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IMD predicts more rain, snow in parts of Himachal

The weather office has predicted more rain and snowfall in parts of the state over the next few days. Light to moderate rain or snowfall is likely at most places on Friday and Saturday in the state.

The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Shimla office on Thursday said that light rain and snowfall was observed at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh during the past 24 hours. (PTI File)

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Published on Mar 14, 2025 07:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Rain, snowfall likely in Himachal Pradesh till Sunday

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Updated on Mar 13, 2025 07:06 PM IST

PTI |

Yellow alert in Himachal ahead of snowfall, thunderstorms. Is your trip at risk?

Travellers beware: IMD issues yellow alert, predicts thunderstorm and lightning in parts of Himachal from Wednesday to Friday.

Himachal travel Alert: IMD predicts snow and storms; should you cancel your plans?(Picture only for representational purpose/HT_PRINT)

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Updated on Mar 10, 2025 06:02 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla

Himachal Pradesh Board Exams 2025 postponed in snow-hit areas, notice here

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education said in an official notice that revised dates for the postponed examinations will be announced separately.

The Board Exams 2025 in Himachal Pradesh's Pangi in Chamba district and Lahaul-Spiti district have been postponed owing to heavy rains and snowfall. Revised dates for the same will be announced by the HPBOSE soon. (Representative image/PTI file)

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:39 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Orange alert issued: Here’s what travellers need to know before visiting Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir: Temperature drop as Srinagar receives fresh spell of rain. Should you cancel your travel plans?

Srinagar, 03: People holding an umbrella pass on a road amid rains, in Srinagar on Monday.(ANI Photo/Basit Zargar)

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Updated on Mar 03, 2025 05:21 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Srinagar (jammu And Kashmir) [india]

Delhi’s temperatures drop further as snowfall, rain sweep northern mountains

IMD: Minimum temperature on Monday likely to dip further, staying between 12-14°C. Strong surface winds are forecast to persist this week, maintaining the minimum between 14-17°C

New Delhi, India - Feb. 22, 2025: Morning walkers in early morning at India Gate in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, February 22, 2025. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times/ Representative photo)

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Published on Mar 02, 2025 11:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Heavy snowfall in Himachal; landslide blocks Rishikesh-Badrinath highway

Weather updates today: Snowfall and rain in Himachal blocked 583 roads, including 5 highways. 2,263 transformers are down, disrupting power in many areas.

Commuters wait after a landslide blocked the Badrinath Highway, near Pagal Nala block in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, Saturday, March 1, 2025.
(PTI)

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Updated on Mar 01, 2025 11:32 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Heavy snowfall, landslides in Kashmir; Jammu-Srinagar, Ladakh highways shut

Jammu and Kashmir experienced significant snowfall, leading to traffic disruptions and road closures, including the Srinagar-Jammu national highway.

An auto rickshaw moves during snowfall on the outskirts of Srinagar.(HT/Waseem Andrabi)

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Updated on Feb 28, 2025 10:02 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Fresh snow, rain break dry spell in J&K

After prolonged dry spell and very less snowfall during peak winter months, J&K has been witnessing moderate to heavy rain and snowfall which not only ended the dry spell but also brought down the precipitation deficit in Valley by more than 20%.

People walk during snowfall on the outskirts of Srinagar on Thursday. (Waseem Andrabi /HT)

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 06:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Snow, rain bring relief from dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir

The meteorological centre in Srinagar said that the past 24 hours till Friday morning, J&K witnessed light to moderate rain and snow at most places with moderate to heavy snowfall over higher reaches.

After two days of intermittent rains and snowfall, weather improved across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday bringing much relief from the drought-like conditions in the Himalayan valley. (Waseem Andrabi /HT)

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Colorado schools close and delay openings as snowstorm impacts the Front Range

Many schools in Colorado are to remain closed while others announce delayed openings due to heavy snowfall.

Colorado schools announce closures and delay openings as snowstorm impacts the Front Range (Pixabay - representational image)

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Published on Feb 21, 2025 08:27 PM IST

ByBhavika Rathore

How many inches of snow did Virginia Beach and Norfolk get? Winter storm update

Virginia Beach and Norfolk experienced heavy snowfall. According to reports, Norfolk received 10.2 inches of snow, while Virginia Beach saw just over 12 inches.

Virginia Beach and Norfolk experienced heavy snowfall.(Representational image)

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Updated on Feb 20, 2025 07:28 PM IST

ByVaishnavi Vaidyanathan

Rise in max temp expected across northwest India over next 4 days

An intense western disturbance was expected to affect the western Himalayan region from February 24 and adjoining plains from February 26

There has been an 82% rain deficiency in northwest India since January 1. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 20, 2025 04:28 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Heavy rain, snow likely in parts of Himachal

The weather office said that the maximum temperatures are very likely to fall by 6-7° Celsius over many parts of the state on Thursday and rise by 4-5° Celsius on Friday and Saturday.

MeT officials said that a few spells of light snowfall with one or two moderate spells is very likely over most of the tourist destinations in the state. (PTI file)

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Published on Feb 20, 2025 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Forces extra alert amid scant snowfall in Valley

From the past four to five years, especially after India and Pakistan renewed ceasefire on the LoC in 2021, there has been a decline in the attempts of infiltration and now there are apprehensions, this time, terrorists could take advantage of less snowfall on the higher reaches of norther Kashmir

This winter there has been 60 to 70% less snowfall over the higher reaches of Kashmir Valley, especially in south Kashmir. (Representational image)

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Published on Feb 19, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

After lean start to year, tourist footfall expected to rise in HP

Hoteliers from Himachal said the occupancy, which peaked after the snowfall in December and was nearly at 100% of New Year’s eve, has seen a slump since

January recorded the ninth-lowest rainfall in Himachal since 1901. (Aqil Khan/HT)

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Published on Feb 18, 2025 07:05 PM IST

ByDar Ovais, Dharamshala

Night skiing takes off as Gulmarg awaits more snow

Unlike unprecedented drought last year, this time the upper reaches near the Line of Control, 50km from Srinagar, have received early snowfall though the intensity has been mild.

Night skiing, which had been happening on and off, has been started again this winter after five years in Gulmarg and is getting a good response. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 12, 2025 04:36 PM IST

ByAshiq Hussain

Light rain, snowfall likely in higher reaches of Himachal in coming days

The India meteorological department’s (IMD) Shimla office has predicted light rain and snowfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh in coming days mainly over the higher reaches of Kinnaur, Kullu, Chamba, Mandi, Kangra and Lahaul-Spiti districts.

Tourists at the Solang Nala after fresh snowfall, in Manali, on Saturday. (PTI)

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Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Light rain, snowfall likely in higher reaches of Himachal on Saturday

On Saturday, there is prediction of light rain and snowfall in parts of Chamba, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts followed by light precipitation in Chamba, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts on Sunday

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Published on Feb 08, 2025 07:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Temps plummet as Himachal sees more snow in higher reaches

Also, an appreciable to marked fall in maximum temperatures was observed for many stations during the last 24 hours by 3-11 degrees, the MeT added

Vehicles covered in snow in Manali on Thursday. (ANI)

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Published on Feb 06, 2025 10:11 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Manali, Shimla, Kalpa: Where to find best snowfall spot this week in Himachal

Winter lovers rejoice as snowfall continues in Himachal Pradesh; minimum temperatures plunge 3-11 degrees. Is this the perfect time for a snowy travel escape?

After a significant change in weather on Tuesday, the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday received fresh snowfall, while rainfall was also experienced at many locations in the state.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 06, 2025 05:41 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla

Rain, snowfall in parts of Himachal

Parts of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday received fresh rain and snowfall as the wet spell began in the state. According to India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Shimla office, light precipitation was observed at isolated places over the state during the last 24 hours.

Sarchu in Lahaul valley received fresh snow on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 05, 2025 05:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Chillai Kalan ends with 75% rain, snow deficit

Jammu and Kashmir ends Chillai Kalan with just 25% normal rainfall, experiencing erratic weather patterns, with mild rains and snowfall forecasted.

People walk amid rain in Srinagar on Friday. (ANI)

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Published on Feb 01, 2025 07:10 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Expect wet spell in Himachal, J&K for a week

In Himachal, light precipitation is expected on February 2, light to moderate precipitation is likely at few places on February 3, followed by light to moderate precipitation at many places on February 4.

The snow-covered Pir Panjal mountain range in Kashmir valley. (ANI)

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Published on Jan 30, 2025 05:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala/srinagar

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In a surprising turn of events, Antarctica saw a net gain of 107.79 gigatons of ice per year between 2021 and 2023.

Kargil admin on toes for restoration of essential services post snowfall

Keylong was the coldest at night, recording a low of 1 degree Celsius, while Una was the hottest during the day with a high of 36.8 degrees Celsius.

Rainfall is also expected in the plains of the state from the night of April 18 till April 21. The precipitation will be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds (ranging from 50–60 kmph), and hail in some areas.

The plains in Himachal are also expected to receive rain during this period. The precipitation will likely be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 km/h.

Rain lashes several areas of Himachal Pradesh, snowfall in Lahaul and Spiti district

The weather office has predicted more rain and snowfall in parts of the state over the next few days. Light to moderate rain or snowfall is likely at most places on Friday and Saturday in the state.

Rain, snowfall likely in Himachal Pradesh till Sunday

Travellers beware: IMD issues yellow alert, predicts thunderstorm and lightning in parts of Himachal from Wednesday to Friday.

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education said in an official notice that revised dates for the postponed examinations will be announced separately.

Jammu and Kashmir: Temperature drop as Srinagar receives fresh spell of rain. Should you cancel your travel plans?

IMD: Minimum temperature on Monday likely to dip further, staying between 12-14°C. Strong surface winds are forecast to persist this week, maintaining the minimum between 14-17°C

Weather updates today: Snowfall and rain in Himachal blocked 583 roads, including 5 highways. 2,263 transformers are down, disrupting power in many areas.

Jammu and Kashmir experienced significant snowfall, leading to traffic disruptions and road closures, including the Srinagar-Jammu national highway.

After prolonged dry spell and very less snowfall during peak winter months, J&K has been witnessing moderate to heavy rain and snowfall which not only ended the dry spell but also brought down the precipitation deficit in Valley by more than 20%.

The meteorological centre in Srinagar said that the past 24 hours till Friday morning, J&K witnessed light to moderate rain and snow at most places with moderate to heavy snowfall over higher reaches.

Many schools in Colorado are to remain closed while others announce delayed openings due to heavy snowfall.

Virginia Beach and Norfolk experienced heavy snowfall. According to reports, Norfolk received 10.2 inches of snow, while Virginia Beach saw just over 12 inches.

An intense western disturbance was expected to affect the western Himalayan region from February 24 and adjoining plains from February 26

The weather office said that the maximum temperatures are very likely to fall by 6-7° Celsius over many parts of the state on Thursday and rise by 4-5° Celsius on Friday and Saturday.

From the past four to five years, especially after India and Pakistan renewed ceasefire on the LoC in 2021, there has been a decline in the attempts of infiltration and now there are apprehensions, this time, terrorists could take advantage of less snowfall on the higher reaches of norther Kashmir

Hoteliers from Himachal said the occupancy, which peaked after the snowfall in December and was nearly at 100% of New Year’s eve, has seen a slump since

Unlike unprecedented drought last year, this time the upper reaches near the Line of Control, 50km from Srinagar, have received early snowfall though the intensity has been mild.

The India meteorological department’s (IMD) Shimla office has predicted light rain and snowfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh in coming days mainly over the higher reaches of Kinnaur, Kullu, Chamba, Mandi, Kangra and Lahaul-Spiti districts.

On Saturday, there is prediction of light rain and snowfall in parts of Chamba, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts followed by light precipitation in Chamba, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts on Sunday

Also, an appreciable to marked fall in maximum temperatures was observed for many stations during the last 24 hours by 3-11 degrees, the MeT added

Winter lovers rejoice as snowfall continues in Himachal Pradesh; minimum temperatures plunge 3-11 degrees. Is this the perfect time for a snowy travel escape?

Parts of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday received fresh rain and snowfall as the wet spell began in the state. According to India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Shimla office, light precipitation was observed at isolated places over the state during the last 24 hours.

Jammu and Kashmir ends Chillai Kalan with just 25% normal rainfall, experiencing erratic weather patterns, with mild rains and snowfall forecasted.

In Himachal, light precipitation is expected on February 2, light to moderate precipitation is likely at few places on February 3, followed by light to moderate precipitation at many places on February 4.

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