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67 vulnerable glacial lakes identified in Himachal; early warning systems planned for four in Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti

Himachal Pradesh has identified sixty-seven vulnerable glacial lakes across its high-altitude regions. Early warning systems are being established for four of the most critical lakes. These systems will monitor changes and transmit real-time data from remote locations. The state is also marking high flood levels in downstream areas. This comprehensive…

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The Spiti-Kinnaur Loop in Late September Is Himachal at Its Most Honest and Beautiful

The Season Nobody Talks AboutThe poplars along the Sutlej go gold before anything else. You notice them first near Rampur, still low enough in altitude that the air has some give to it, and by the time you reach Pooh the gold has deepened into something closer to amber, the…

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6 Himalayan Passes You Can Drive Across in India That Feel Like Crossing Into a Different Country

Sach Pass, Himachal Pradesh, Where the Road Forgets You ExistAt 4,414 metres, Sach Pass sits between the Chamba and Pangi valleys and stays buried under snow for eight months of the year. When it opens, typically from late June to early October, the 65-kilometre stretch from Killar to Bairagarh is…

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64 dead in Himachal Pradesh since monsoon's onset; wet spell to be on till Aug 12

Monsoon rains have caused 64 deaths and Rs 797 crore in losses across Himachal Pradesh. One hundred twenty roads remain closed, and many water supply schemes are disrupted. The Hindustan-Tibet road was reopened after a significant landslide in Kinnaur. Moderate to heavy rain continues, with a yellow alert issued until…

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India-China border trade resumes after 6 years; first batch of 16 traders flagged off for Tibet

Border trade between India and China resumed at Shipki-La after a long hiatus. Himachal Pradesh minister inaugurated the trade and flagged off local traders to Tibet. A modern Trade Mart was also opened, facilitating goods exchange at one location. The resumption is expected to boost local trade and employment significantly.…

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Mountain Safety Tips for First-Time Visitors During Monsoon Season

Monsoon makes mountains looks more beautiful, greener and amazing.But monsoon doesnot only comes with amazing views or waterfalls but it also bring many risks and challanges with it. Mountains becomes more slippery, mishappening like landslide, flood, slippery roads. If it is your first time travelling mountains in monsoon these are…

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Himachal Pradesh on high alert as MeT issues red warning for heavy rainfall

Himachal Pradesh is on high alert following a red alert for heavy rainfall. Very heavy to extremely heavy rains are predicted for several districts on Monday and Tuesday. Flash floods have already blocked a road in Kinnaur district, causing damage. Authorities have activated emergency centers and prepared response teams for…

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The Spiti Valley Road Trip Preparation Guide Most Indian Travellers Skip Before They Go

Altitude Is the First Problem, and Most People Arrive at It Too FastKaza, the administrative centre of Spiti, sits at 3,800 metres. Kibber, one of the villages travellers push toward, is above 4,200 metres. The human body needs 24 to 48 hours to begin adjusting to each significant gain in…

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Raulane Festival: Himachal’s Hidden Celebration That Captivated the Internet

India’s cultural richness is reflected in its countless festivals, each rooted in regional traditions and unique local beliefs. Among these lesser-known celebrations, the Raulane Festival of Kinnaur has recently caught widespread attention after stunning visuals went viral on social media.

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Snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal, rain in several areas

Kothi in Manali received 27.5 cm of snow, Shimla’s Khadrala 5 cm, Kinnaur’s Kalpa 4 cm and Sangla 3.4 cm while Lahaul and Spiti’s Gondla recorded 15 cm of snowfall, Kukumseri 4.8 cm and Keylong 4 cm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh: Avalanche warning for high altitude areas in four districts

The Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment, Chandigarh, issued an orange alert on Saturday, with the possibility of avalanches in high altitude areas of Chamba, Kullu, Kinnaur, and Lahaul and Spiti districts in the next 24 hours. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal braces for major spell of rain, snowfall this week

The upcoming weather is expected to impact both lower and higher altitudes, with snowfall likely in the high-altitude regions of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh: Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 hits Kinnaur region

An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 occurs on the Kinnaur region of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, the National Center of Seismology (NCS) confirmed. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Stranded tourists in Spiti Valley shifted; man killed in landslide during road clearing work

Meanwhile, over 650 roads, including five national highways, in the State remained closed for vehicular movement on Monday evening following several avalanches and landslides caused by incessant rain and snow for the past three days, according to the State emergency operation centre.

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Five national highways among 441 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal

A total of 290 roads are closed in Lahaul & Spiti, 58 in Chamba, 56 in Kinnaur, 17 in Kullu, 10 in Mandi, nine in Shimla and one in Kangra. At least 1,314 transformers are out of order in Himachal Pradesh, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre.

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Snow rain lashes Himachal Pradesh, four national highways among 350 roads shut

Snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh crippled daily life in the tribal Lahaul & Spiti and the Kinnaur districts while 350 roads, including four national highways in the state, were closed for traffic.

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Earthquake of 3.0 magnitude strikes Himachal's Kinnaur

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 on the Richter scale was recorded in Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh: National Highway-5 opens 9 days after landslide hit Kinnaur

National Highway-5 which was blocked on September 8, due to a heavy landslide near Nigulsari in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh has been opened for vehicular movement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Monsoon Mayhem: Old Hindustan Tibet NH-5 blocked by several landslides; Many vehicles stranded

On the highway, landslides and the uprooting of trees snapped the road communication between Shimla and Kinnaur district completely. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Team NIMAS successfully scales Himachal Pradesh's highest peak Mt Reo Purgyil

SHIMLA: A team of seasoned mountaineers of National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) located at Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh has successfully scaled the highest peak of Himachal Pradesh Mount Reo Purgyil (6819 Meters) in Kinnaur.

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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces construction audit of buildings and roads

SHIMLA: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the State Government will find an amicable solution to the Nautor land issue in Kinnaur district after examining all aspects. He said that Kinnaur district has a rich culture and the present State Government would come up with innovative ideas to promote…

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India’s push for 24/7 clean energy from dams upends lives

A remote region amid gigantic peaks in the Himalayas is home to just 100,000 people but makes four nuclear power plants worth of energy

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Himachal Pradesh to have enhanced weather monitoring technology

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh will soon have complete coverage of scientific data for weather forecasting as the state government mulls to set up two more Doppler Radar Stations in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts to predict the weather forecast.

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Hailstorm, lightning strikes Shimla, 121 roads closed in Himachal

As many as 121 roads in the snow-prone area of higher hills of Lahul -Spiti, Kullu, Shimla, Kinnaur and Chamba districts are closed for vehicular traffic due to the recent snowfall. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Earthquake Of Magnitude 3.4 Hits HP's Kinnaur District

The villages of Kinnuar district of Himachal Pradesh along with India-Tibet International border jolted by 3.40 magnitude earthquake last night, Indian Meterogical Department informed. Read on for details:

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