In Pictures: Kullu, Manali covered in snow as heavy snowfall lashes Srinagar, Himachal
In Pictures: Kullu, Manali covered in snow as heavy snowfall lashes Srinagar, Himachal
Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places in Tehri, Pauri, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts even as hail may occur at some places especially in Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri, Tehri, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts, the Met department has said.
Srinagar: Men walk on a road along a snow-covered village after heavy snowfall at Ferozpora, Tangmarg in Baramulla district of north Kashmir
Kahmir Valley witnessed a fresh spell of snowfall for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, which led to a spike in tourism. Other than Kashmir Valley, Himachal Pradesh was also lashed by snowfall. According to the MeT office, isolated to scattered snowfall is on forecast across the valley over the next few days. The snowfall on Wednesday affected flight operations at Srinagar airport as all flights to and fro were cancelled. An official at the airport said, no flight was able to land at the Srinagar airport due to the accumulation of snow on the runway.
Heavy snowfall and rain warning has also been issued in different parts of Uttarakhand. Heavy snowfall is likely to occur at isolated places located at a height of 3000 metres and above in Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi districts on January 16 and 17, the metrological department said.
Pictures below have captured the mesmerising beauty of snowfall across hilly regions in North India.
(Image Source : PTI)Srinagar: A man cuts wooden logs with an axe for bonfires, after heavy snowfall on the outskirts of Srinagar,(Image Source : PTI)Srinagar: A security personnel checks a vehicle as others stand guard during snowfall, in Srinagar(Image Source : PTI)Manali: Tourists visit the snow-laden Solang valley in Manali(Image Source : PTI)Srinagar: A man walks in a snow covered park, in Srinagar(Image Source : PTI)Srinagar: Children play with snow after heavy snowfall on the outskirts of Srinagar(Image Source : PTI)Shimla: People walk on snow covered path at Kufri after heavy snowfall, in Shimla(Image Source : PTI)Kullu: Tourists walk on a snow-covered hill in Kullu(Image Source : PTI)Srinagar: Men walk on a road along a snow-covered village after heavy snowfall at Ferozpora, Tangmarg in Baramulla district of north Kashmir(Image Source : PTI)Srinagar: SMC workers remove snow from a road, in Srinagar(Image Source : PTI)Srinagar: A man rides on a bicycle during heavy snowfall, in Srinagar(Image Source : PTI )Srinagar: A man clears snow from his vehicle after heavy snowfall at Ferozpora village of Tangmarg in Baramulla district of north Kashmir(Image Source : PTI)Srinagar: A woman, carrying drinking water, walks on a snow-covered road after heavy snowfall, on the outskirts of Srinagar(Image Source : PTI)Srinagar: Commuters walk during heavy snowfall in Srinagar(Image Source : PTI)Srinagar: Men walk at a park after moderate snowfall in Srinagar(Image Source : PTI)Srinagar: Children clear snow from a road after heavy snowfall at Ferozpora village of Tangmarg in Baramulla district of north Kashmir(Image Source : PTI)Srinagar: An elderly man, carrying grass for livestock, walks on a wet road after heavy snowfall at Tangmarg in Baramulla district of north Kashmir