Himachal Pradesh

September 1, 2026 8:52 AM

Himachal Pradesh braces for heavy rain till Sept 3; 98 roads blocked

Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness active monsoon conditions till September 3, with isolated heavy rainfall forecast in several districts, while 98 roads remained blocked and 107 distribution transformer regions (DTRs) were disrupted across the state, officials said. Senior scientist at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Himachal Pradesh, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, told ANI in Shimla that light to moderate rainfall was recorded at several places across the state during the past 24 hours, ...

August 28, 2026 8:33 PM

Himachal: 67 roads closed; ‘yellow warning’ for heavy rain

A total of 67 roads have been closed to vehicular traffic as light to moderate rains persist in various parts of Himachal Pradesh. The Shimla Meteorological Office issued a yellow warning on Friday for heavy rains in isolated areas of the state from August 31 to September 3. As of Friday evening, the closures included 27 roads in Mandi, 16 in Kullu, seven in Kangra, six in Sirmaur, four in Una, three each in Chamba and Shimla, and one in Lahaul and Spiti district. Additionally, 12 power transf...

August 15, 2026 1:37 AM

India Post makes history with first-ever drone delivery of Tiranga in Himachal Pradesh

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, India Post on Friday delivered the National Flag, Tiranga, by drone from Mandi Head Post Office to Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh on the eve of Independence Day. Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually inaugurated the drone delivery and witnessed the live take-off from the Mandi Head Post Office. He also interacted with postal officials and the drone operator during the opera...

May 25, 2026 5:19 PM

Nitin Gadkari reviews national highway projects in Rajasthan, Himachal; stresses quality and monsoon preparedness

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday chaired comprehensive review meetings on the quality and maintenance status of National Highway projects in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, directing officials to ensure timely execution, strict quality control and robust monsoon preparedness measures. The review meetings were held in New Delhi in the presence of Union Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra, along with senior officials from the National Highways Au...

May 5, 2026 3:02 PM

Lok Sabha Committee review meet begins in Jaipur

A meeting of the Review Committee on Committees constituted by the Lok Sabha got underway on Tuesday at the Constitution Club of Rajasthan. This is the second meeting of the committee, with its inaugural session having been held earlier in Bhopal. Speakers from six states will deliberate on strengthening and empowering legislative committees, focusing on enhancing their effectiveness in governance and oversight. The meeting aims to review and strengthen the committee system of legislative bodi...

April 21, 2026 3:40 PM

Himachal: Temperatures rise by 2-5°c across several district; light rain likely from April 24

Weather remained largely clear across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours, with temperatures rising by around 2 to 5 degrees Celsius in several parts of the state, according to the Meteorological Department. Officials said that Una recorded the highest temperature, touching around 38.4°C, while Shimla registered 25.6°C. including Shimla, Solan, and Kangra, witnessed a rise of approximately 3 to 5 degrees above normal daytime temperatures. Despite the increase, no heatwave conditions have...

April 8, 2026 12:25 PM

Fresh snowfall in Himachal brings sharp dip in temperature

Fresh snowfall and widespread rainfall have caused a sharp drop in temperatures across Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued wet and cold conditions in both regions over the next few days. On April 8, fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall and snowfall is expected, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Wind speeds may reach 40–50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph in some areas. The impact of changing weat...

March 20, 2026 1:02 PM

Rain, snow trigger sharp temperature drop in Himachal Pradesh

The continuous rainfall over the past five days, coupled with snowfall in higher reaches, has led to a sharp drop in temperatures across Himachal Pradesh, bringing back winter-like conditions even as the state had begun transitioning into summer. In Shimla, the sudden dip in temperature has forced residents to take out woollen clothes once again. The unseasonal weather has disrupted daily routines, with school children, office-goers, and commuters facing difficulties due to persistent rain and ...

March 19, 2026 3:15 PM

Himachal Pradesh braces for more rain, snowfall as IMD issues orange alert

Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under widespread rain and snowfall triggered by an active western disturbance, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of more turbulent weather over the next 48 hours. Several parts of the hill state have recorded significant precipitation in recent days, accompanied by a sharp drop in temperatures. According to IMD data, maximum temperatures have fallen by 2 to 5 degrees Celsius across many regions and are currently below normal levels. IMD H...

March 16, 2026 4:43 PM

Rain, Hailstorm bring sharp temperature drop in Himachal: IMD Issues Orange Alert For March 18-19

The fresh rain, hailstorm and snowfall across several parts of Himachal Pradesh have led to a sharp fall in temperatures, bringing relief to the tourism and farming sectors in the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain and thunderstorm activity in the coming days. Shobhit Katiyar ,Senior Scientist and Director IMD, said rainfall and snowfall were recorded in most districts of the state during the last 24 hours. "In the last 24 hours, we have seen rain and s...