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Experts warn of a water crisis as Himalayan snowfall shrinks sharply

Experts warn of a water crisis as Himalayan snowfall shrinks sharply

On average, snowmelt contributes about 23 per cent to the total yearly water flow in major river basins. But this year, snow persistence was 23.6 per cent below normal levels, the lowest recorded in the past 23 years, according to ICIMOD.

21 April,2025 07:30 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Uttarakhand avalanche: One dead, 49 rescued; search continues for remaining 5

Uttarakhand avalanche: One dead, 49 rescued; search continues for remaining 5

The avalanche hit the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp between Mana and Badrinath between 5:30 am and 6 am on Friday, burying 55 workers inside eight containers and a shed

01 March,2025 03:56 PM IST | Dehradun | PTI
Uttarakhand avalanche: Search for remaining 8 workers intensifies

Uttarakhand avalanche: Search for remaining 8 workers intensifies

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister and reviewed the rescue operation.

01 March,2025 12:59 PM IST | Chamoli | ANI
Avalanche buries BRO camp in Uttarkhand; 32 workers rescued, 25 still trapped

Avalanche buries BRO camp in Uttarkhand; 32 workers rescued, 25 still trapped

The snowslide, which buried a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp between Mana and Badrinath, rolled down early on Friday morning

28 February,2025 11:23 PM IST | Dehradun | PTI
Several places in Kashmir receive fresh snowfall

Several places in Kashmir receive fresh snowfall

The famous tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam received fresh overnight snowfall

21 February,2025 03:10 PM IST | Kashmir | PTI
J&K : Z-Morh tunnel will boost tourism, say locals

J&K : Z-Morh tunnel will boost tourism, say locals

"The tunnel would facilitate the soldiers in terms of better connectivity," locals added

12 January,2025 05:22 PM IST | Sonamarg | mid-day online correspondent
Locals begin new year at century-old ice skating rink in Shimla

Locals begin new year at century-old ice skating rink in Shimla

The open-air rink, one of its kind in India, has been a centrepiece of Shimla's winters for over a hundred years

01 January,2025 07:21 PM IST | Shimla | ANI
Kashmir snowfall: Read this before you plan a trip to the Valley this winter

Kashmir snowfall: Read this before you plan a trip to the Valley this winter

Kashmir received the season’s highest snowfall on Saturday, which caused trouble for locals and tourists alike, disrupting essential services, traffic movement, and flights

29 December,2024 01:14 PM IST | Kashmir | mid-day online correspondent
Dense fog reduces visibility in Delhi as temperature drops to 12°C, AQI at 230

Dense fog reduces visibility in Delhi as temperature drops to 12°C, AQI at 230

Delhi faced reduced visibility due to dense fog, with temperatures dropping to 12°C and AQI reaching 230 on Sunday. Cold wave conditions and poor air quality continue across North India.

29 December,2024 11:23 AM IST | New Delhi
Season's heaviest snow disrupts air, rail, road traffic in Jammu and Kashmir

Season's heaviest snow disrupts air, rail, road traffic in Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic due to snow. The snow clearance work was hampered due to heavy snowfall at the Navyug Tunnel

28 December,2024 09:19 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI

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