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Unstable weather continues across north-west India as a strong western disturbance causes heavy snowfall, avalanches, and landslides in Himalayan regions, damaging vehicles and disrupting roads, power, and water supply. In the plains, rain and hailstorms have lowered temperatures, intensifying cold conditions.
Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Life in Himalayas
New Delhi: The weather in northwest India has deteriorated steadily due to the activation of a western disturbance. Heavy snowfall and avalanches have disrupted normal life in the hilly states, while rain and hailstorms have caused a sharp drop in temperatures in the plains. The impact of cold winds from the mountains is also being felt in Delhi-NCR, where the chill has increased.
Following heavy snowfall, incidents of avalanches have been reported in the Bharmour and Pangi subdivisions of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh. A sudden avalanche in the Oat Nala area swept away two vehicles and three shops carrying rations. The vehicles were swept away and fell into the drain, although there were no casualties. The administration has issued a warning for further avalanches.
Due to heavy snowfall in the state, four national highways, including Manali-Leh, and approximately 885 roads are closed. More than 3,200 power transformers and 121 drinking water schemes have been affected. In Manali, educational institutions have been closed due to bad weather, leaving many tourists stranded.
A massive avalanche hit Sonamarg, Kashmir, where snow slid up to the ground, destroying houses. Dozens of cattle died in a landslide in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. Several flights were cancelled at Srinagar Airport due to bad weather. Meanwhile, light snowfall and hailstorms in Mussoorie and Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand, increased the cold, leading to an increase in tourism activity.
Amidst heavy snowfall in the Kashmir Valley, the Army's 46th Rashtriya Rifles rescued stranded vehicles and brought relief to travelers. Timely rescue operations averted a major disaster.
Temperatures drop by 2 to 4 degrees in Punjab, Haryana, and eastern Rajasthan after rain and hailstorms. Fog reduced visibility and a cold wave disrupted normal life. The Meteorological Department has predicted bad weather for the next few days, with another round of heavy rain and snowfall expected around February 1st.
