Shimla, Feb 18 (UNI) Higher altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh are likely to witness fresh snowfall over the next 24 hours as active Western Disturbances influence the region, while light to moderate cloud cover persists across several districts and isolated pockets have reported light drizzle.
Shimla, Feb 16 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh has recorded an overall deficit in winter rainfall and snowfall during the ongoing season, with cumulative precipitation from January 1 to February 16 remaining below normal across most districts.
Jammu, Feb 15 (UNI) In a swift and coordinated operation amid extreme weather conditions, the Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) under Project Sampark of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully reopened the strategic Bhaderwah–Bani–Basohli road (NH-503) at Chattergala Pass following heavy snowfall in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The recent spell of intense snowfall had disrupted vehicular movement along the 65-kilometre stretch, temporarily snapping the crucial link between the mountainous regions, read a handout.
Tokyo, Feb 10 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Heavy snowfall in northern and northwestern Japan has resulted in 46 deaths and 604 injuries, according to an analysis of data from the country''s Fire and Disaster Management Agency letter seen by Sputnik.