Himachal Pradesh

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...

January 25, 2026 10:01 AM

Wish for golden future of Himachal Pradesh: Prez Murmu, PM Modi on Statehood Day

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their heartfelt wishes to the people of Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of Statehood Day on Sunday, lauding the state’s rich traditions, vibrant culture and the valour of its residents. Himachal Pradesh celebrates its Statehood Day every year on January 25. The date marks the historic moment in 1971 when the hill state became the 18th state of the Indian Union. After initially being formed as a Union Territory in 1956 an...

January 23, 2026 2:00 PM

IMD reports widespread rain, snowfall across Himachal; another fresh Western Disturbance likely from January 26

Himachal Pradesh experienced widespread rainfall and snowfall over the past 24 hours, with temperatures in several areas remaining above normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Meteorological Centre in Shimla reported on Friday. The IMD said minimum temperatures in low hills, plains, and high hill stations rose by 2–8°C, while mid-hill stations saw a drop of 2–6°C over the last 24 hours. Low and high hill stations recorded minimum temperatures 3–5°C above normal, whereas mid-...

January 1, 2026 9:58 AM

Devotees throng Himachal temples to seek New Year blessings

A large number of devotees assembled in different parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, the first day of 2026, to express gratitude for the past year and seek blessings for the future. One of the busiest shrines in North India, the hilltop Naina Devi temple in Bilaspur district, witnessed a large number of pilgrims from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, according to temple officials. The popular shrines of Chintpurni in Una district and the Jwalaji and Brajeshwari Devi temples in Kangra ...

October 7, 2025 11:16 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to mishap in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. He also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the mishap. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.” PM M...

October 3, 2025 7:44 PM

Health Minister JP Nadda presides over third Foundation Day of AIIMS Bilaspur

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda presided over the 3rd Foundation Day celebrations of AIIMS Bilaspur on Friday, highlighting the institute’s rapid growth into a premier healthcare and medical education hub within just three years of its establishment. He was joined by Union Minister Anurag Thakur, Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Mahajan, former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, and State Health Minister Col. Dr. Dhani Ram Shandil, alo...

September 17, 2025 9:49 AM

Himachal Pradesh, hit by 46% excess rainfall, continues to face landslides, flash floods

Himachal Pradesh, which has received over 46 percent more rainfall than normal this monsoon season, continued to reel under natural disasters on Tuesday, with landslides, flash floods, and multiple incidents of house and building collapses reported across the state. Against a normal seasonal rainfall of 692 mm till mid-September, the state has already recorded 1,010 mm - significantly higher than its average total monsoon rainfall of around 734 mm. In Mandi district, a house collapsed in Nihri...