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Himachal rain fury: Over 200 roads closed, landslides hit Shimla; wet spell likely till Aug 17

Himachal Pradesh faces widespread disruption as over 200 roads are closed due to heavy rains. The state emergency center reported significant damage to water supply schemes and transformers. One person died and two were injured after a rockfall incident in Solan district. Educational institutions in Kullu subdivision remained closed as…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Weather Today: Heavy rain to lash Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra as IMD warns of intense monsoon spell across India

Weather Today: India anticipates widespread rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, August 11. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast across several northern and central regions. The monsoon trough and a low-pressure area are driving the active weather systems. Many states will experience thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over the coming…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

School holiday tomorrow, August 11: Check state-wise updates amid rain, Kanwar Yatra

On Tuesday, August 11, schools across various districts in India are expected to remain closed because of heavy rains and the ongoing Kanwar Yatra preparations. Specifically, schools in Haridwar will be closed until that date, while Bageshwar is pending further announcements. Additionally, closures are anticipated in Uttar Pradesh districts such…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

MeT forecasts heavy rain in three Himachal districts over next 2 days; orange alert issued

An orange alert warns of heavy rainfall in three Himachal Pradesh districts over two days. Torrential rains have already caused 118 road closures and impacted water supply projects. Since monsoon onset, 68 people have died in rain-related incidents across the state. The state has suffered significant financial losses amounting to…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Snow Trout Are Vanishing From Himalayan Streams as India's Glacial Cold Water Disappears

A Fish Built for One Specific WorldSnow trout, members of the genus Schizothorax, are not a single species but a group of roughly 100 closely related species distributed across the cold rivers and streams of the Himalayan and Hindu Kush ranges. They evolved over millions of years in water that…

Times Life · Aug 9

Himalayan Restricted Passes: How to Get Your Permits and Why the Bureaucracy Pays Off

Which Passes Are Actually Restricted, and WhyNot every high-altitude crossing in the Himalayas requires a special permit, but the ones that do tend to be the ones worth crossing. Passes that run along India's international borders, or through ecologically sensitive zones designated under the Wildlife Protection Act, fall under restricted…

Times Life · Aug 9

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…

Times Life · Aug 9

India's Beloved Mahseer Fish Is Vanishing From Its Rivers and Conservation Is Running Out of Time

A Fish That Held Sacred Status for CenturiesThe golden mahseer, Tor putitora, can grow to over 2.5 metres in length and weigh upward of 54 kilograms, numbers that sound implausible until you see one held up in a black-and-white photograph from the Ramganga or the Cauvery, dwarfing the men around…

Times Life · Aug 8

Student body in Himachal Pradesh warns of intensified agitation if HPU fee hike not revoked as ABVP hunger strike enters 6th day

during the protest, Kunal Gangta, State President, ABVP Himachal Pradesh, said,"We are protesting against the state government and the Vice-Chancellor over the steep fee hike in Himachal Pradesh University. We understand that inflation increases the cost of running institutions, but that does not justify raising fees by 20-25 per cent."

The Economic Times · Aug 8

162 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh; Meteorological department issues orange alert for heavy rain on August 10, 11

Himachal Pradesh grapples with 162 road closures and infrastructure damage from recent heavy rains. An orange alert warns of further heavy to very heavy rainfall on August 10 and 11. Several districts are expected to receive significant precipitation, impacting daily life and travel. Since monsoon onset, 65 people have died…

The Economic Times · Aug 7