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- India
Army rescues 400 tourists stranded in Sikkim after heavy snowfall
Gangtok: Army personnel rescued around 400 tourists stranded in Sikkim following heavy snowfall and later provided emergency assistance, including medical care and food, to them, defence officials said on Sunday. Defence spokesman…
- Kashmir
Doctors assist in childbirth over WhatsApp call in J-K’s snow-covered Keran
Srinagar: With snowfall ruling out the possibility of airlift, a pregnant woman who had a history of labour complications in the remote Keran in Jammu and Kashmir was assisted by doctors in…
- World
Avalanches kill 8 in Austria
Vienna: Eight people, including a Chinese national, were killed in separate avalanches in western Austria since Friday, Austrian police have said. The 32-year-old Chinese skier was buried and killed in an avalanche…
- Kashmir
J-K: Police help family whose house got damaged amid heavy snowfall
Jammu: A house was damaged amid heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, prompting the police to reach out to the family with essential items on Tuesday, officials said. Due to…
- India
Amid snowfall, Congress holds rally to mark culmination of Bharat Jodo Yatra
Srinagar: In a show of opposition strength, leaders of several national and regional parties on Monday braved snowfall and bone-chilling cold to share the stage with Congress leaders at a rally organized…
- World
Japan braces for heavy snow, blizzard
Tokyo: Japanese weather officials warned on Monday that the coldest air mass of the season is likely to lead to heavy snow blanketing wide swathes of Japan from Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological…
- Middle East
Watch: Snow covers Jabal Al-Lawz in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The peak of Jabal Al-Lawz in the Tabuk region of Saudi Arabia turned into a destination for the locals after it was covered with a snow-white suit, to paint a charming…
- Photos
Icicles formed up on a hill at Mughal road
Shopian, Jan 02 (ANI): A man clicks a picture of the icicles formed up on a hill at Mughal road amid snowfall, in Shopian on Monday. (ANI Photo) Shopian, Jan 02 (ANI):…
- Middle East
Snowfall in Makkah’s Grand Mosque? Know here
Riyadh: A video clip of snowfall in Grand Mosque in Makkah, has been circulating across social media platforms on Sunday. The 55-second video clip, which appeared on social media platforms, showed heavy…
- World
Japan hit by record snowfall
Tokyo: A strong winter pressure pattern has brought record snowfall to Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region , with weather officials urging caution for the possible impacts on public transport and power outages. The…
- Photos
5 Indian destinations to witness snowfall in this winter season
With winter knocking at our doors, it’s finally that time of the year when a glistening white layer of snow adds to the charm of the already gorgeous mountains and for those…
- World
US: Record late season snowfall helps abate drought conditions
Washington: Rain and snow in the central and northern mountains of the US and across the eastern half of Colorado state improved drought condition. Blue Valley, Colorado, recorded an astounding 16.1 inches of…
- Kashmir
Apple growers expecting bumper harvest in Kashmir valley this year
Srinagar: Apple growers in the Kashmir valley are happy as they expect a bumper apple harvest this year due to heavy snowfall and moderate temperature in those areas where these apples are…
- Kashmir
After fresh snowfall in Kashmir, surge in demand for fur shoes
Srinagar: The demand for fur shoes is skyrocketing in the markets of Kashmir valley and Srinagar after the region receives good snowfall. After a long dry spell, the climatic conditions abruptly changed.…
- Kashmir
J-K: Six people trapped due to heavy snowfall rescued
Srinagar: The Indian Army and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) along with the help of police and locals on Friday rescued six residents of Choidraman Village struck due to heavy snowfall from…
