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Minimum temp drop in HP, chilly winds lash Shimla
Minimum temperatures dropped across Himachal Pradesh by two to three degree as higher reaches and tribal belt experienced fresh snowfall while mid and lower hills had scattered rains. Rohtang, Gondla, Khadrala and Kalpa received snow of 25, 18, 3 and 2 cm, the local MeT department said. Moderate to heavy rains occurred in mid and lower hills and Banjar and Mandi received 35 mm and 20 mm rains respectively, followed by Baijnath (12 mm), Bhuntar (11 mm), Bijahi (9 mm) and Manali(7 mm). The minimum temperatures across the state dropped by one to three degree and Keylong, Kalpa and Manali reeled under sub-zero temperature with mercury staying at minus 4.3, minus 2.0 and minus 0.2 degrees Celsius respectively. Bhuntar recorded a low of 3.2 degrees Celsius, three degree below normal while Shimla and Sundernagar recorded the minimum temperature at 5.1 degrees Celsius, followed by Solan, Palampur, Dharamsala, Una and Nahan. However, the maximum temperatures stayed close to normal. Chilly ...
Humid morning in Delhi, mercury expected to soar
Delhiites experienced a humid morning today with the mercury expected to be seven notches above the normal. "The minimum temperature at 8.30 am was 14.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above the normal," an MeT official said. The humidity level was recorded at 87 per cent. The weatherman has predicted a hot day ahead with possibility of the mercury touching the 33 degrees Celsius mark. Yesterday, the minimum temperature was recorded at 17.3 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average while the maximum had settled at 31 degrees Celsius, four notches above the normal.
Himachal higher reaches turn white again
Cold returned to Himachal Pradesh on Sunday with the state's higher reaches experiencing more snowfall, while mid and low hills had widespread rainfall, the Met Office said.
Three succumb to cold wave in Europe
Three more people succumbed to the cold waves gripping Europe on March 3.As per the Government Center for Security, the total death toll due to weather disturbances has risen to 18 since February 26.Another foreign citizen, aged 52, was found dead on Saturday, as reported by CNN.Six other lost their lives in Spain till Friday.The temperature in other parts of the continent has started coming down.Further warnings have been issued for Ireland, Germany, Italy and Norway while the situation at Hungary and Serbia have improved.As the weather improved in certain parts, the airports including that of Dublin and Cork started reopening.The passengers had been warned of flight delays and flight cancellations.The freezing winds, which were welcomed in Amsterdam, had been termed as Beast from the East in the United Kingdom. Further Storm Emma is expected to bring additional snow and ice through the temperatures started coming down gradually by Saturday.Further entire Europe was covered with snow
Mild snowfall in HP's high-altitude areas
The higher reaches and high altitude tribal areas witnessed mild snowfall while light rains occurred at some places in the mid and lower hills, MeT officials said today Strong velocity winds lashed the region, causing marginal drop in day temperatures while the MeT office warned of thunderstorm accompanied by hail in the lower and mid hills tomorrow. It has also predicted thunderstorm and rains in lower and mid hills, and rains or snow in the mid and higher hills on March 4, 5, 8 and 9 and dry weather in the region on March 6 and 7. The higher reaches saw another spell of mild snowfall while mid and lower hills had light scattered rains. Dalhousie received 7 mm rains followed by , Manali and Moorang 3 mm, Kahu, Bhuntar and Bajaura 2 mm, Sunnibhajji, Solan and Sundernagar 1 mm. Keylong recorded its maximum at 4 degrees Celsius while Kalpa, Dharamsala and Shimla recorded a high of 12, 14.8 and 15.9 degrees Celsius respectively. Keylong was coldest during the night with minimum ...
Fresh snowfall, rains in Kashmir
Many areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while intermittent rains continued for the second day today in the plains of the valley, officials said. Fresh snowfall was recorded in Gulmarg the famous ski-resort in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, an official of the MeT office said. He said the resort recorded about three inches of fresh snowfall till this morning. The official said there are reports of snowfall in other areas in the higher reaches of the valley like Kupwara, Zojila, Shopian, Gurez and several other areas. He said the plains in the valley received intermittent rains for the second day today. Kupwara, in north Kashmir, recorded the highest rainfall of 51 mm, while Srinagar the summer capital of the state recorded 4.2 mm of rainfall.
Warm, sunny day in national capital
It was a warm day in the national capital with the maximum temperature settling at 32.3 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was recorded at 15.5 degrees Celsius, while humidity levels oscillated between 85 per cent and 32 per cent, the Meteorological department said. The weatherman predicted clear sky tomorrow with some mist in the morning. "Mainly clear sky. Mist in the morning. The maximum and minimum temperatures would be around 32 degrees Celsius and 16 degrees Celsius respectively," a MeT department official said. Yesterday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 30.1 degrees Celsius while the minimum settled at 14.9 degrees Celsius.
Rains in parts of Kashmir
Rains lashed parts of Kashmir today with Kupwara in north of the Valley receiving the highest rainfall of 24.6 millimetres, forcing closure some of roads to remote areas in the district. Qazigund, the gateway town to the Valley in south, received 18 millimetres of rain since yesterday while Pahalgam gauged 11.8 millimetres of precipitation, an official of the MeT department said. He said Kokernag town received 12.2 mm rainfall while Gumarg in north Kashmir received 11.1 mm of rain. Srinagar, the summer capital of the state, received 5 mm rainfall since last night. Roads from Kupwara town to remote areas like Tangdhar and Machil in the north Kashmir district have been closed as precautionary measure as these have been rendered slippery due to rains, an official said.
Rain, snow lash Jammu and Kashmir
A fresh spell of rainfall lashed the plains of Jammu and Kashmir while the higher reaches received moderate snowfall on Friday.
Day temperatures drop, strong winds lash Himachal
Day temperatures dropped by few notches in most parts of Himachal as sky remained overcast and strong winds lashed the region. The MeT office had forecast rains or snow in the region today but the weather remained mainly dry with traces of rains at some places. The local MeT office has predicted rains and thundershowers in lower hills and rains or snow in mid and higher hills over the next three days from March 2 to March 4 and dry weather in the region on March 5 and 6. The minimum temperatures rose marginally and Keylong recorded a low of minus 1.3 degrees Celsius, followed by Kalpa, Manali, Solan, Bhuntar, Sundernagar, Dharamsala, Shimla, Palampur, Una and Nahan. However, mercury dropped by 4 degree at Una and touched 24.6 degrees Celsius while Sundernagar and Nahan recorded minimum temperatures at 23.8 degrees Celsius and 23.6 degrees Celsius respectively, followed by Bhuntar, Shimla, Dharamsala, Manali, Kalpa and Keylong. The winter rain deficit from January 1 to February 28 was
Geneva airport reopens after heavy snowfall
Operations at the Geneva's Cointrin Airport reopened after heavy snowfall had made its runways inaccessible on Thursday.According to airport authorities, flights started departing at around 11 am (local time) and arrivals were not expected until 1 pm (local time).In its official page, the Geneve Aeroport wrote on Twitter, "The runway is open at #GeneveAeroport for takeoffs. Delays and cancellations are expected. Landings are scheduled at 13h.""We recommend that passengers check with their airline to see if their flight is still scheduled for departure," said the airport on its website.In contrast, airline traffic at the Kloten Airport at Zurich did not appear to be affected by the blizzard-like conditions, although minor delays were reported.Operations at the Cointrin Airport was shut down for few hours on Thursday due to heavy snowfall, with airport authorities advising passengers to restrict their travel during the affected hours, local media reported.The snowfall which began ...
Average temp in North India to be above normal from March-May
The average temperatures from March to May across North India are likely to be above normal by more than one degree Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its seasonal forecast. The MeT office, in a statement, said average temperatures in Delhi, along with neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan, can soar over 1.5 degrees Celsius above normal levels. It projected maximum rise of more than 2.3 degrees higher than usual temperatures in hilly states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The temperature rise is likely to be moderate in south India and four north-eastern states. India normally experiences hot weather and heat wave conditions during March to July period.
Shimla records 'warm' winter
Shimla was 'warm' this winter as the temperatures were nearly two degrees above average, a Met official said here on Thursday.
Cloudy, warm morning in Delhi
Delhiites today woke up to a warm, cloudy morning with minimum temperature settling at 14.9 degrees Celsius. There was also shallow fog in the morning with visibility reduced to 700 metres at Safdarjung and Palam, a MeT official said. According to the MeT department, the humidity level recorded at 8:30 am was 90 per cent. The weatherman has predicted the day is to remain partly cloudy with maximum temperature hovering around 31 degrees Celsius, he said. The skies are likely to stay clear tomorrow on Holi, the official said.
UK braced for Storm Emma as heavy snow causes chaos
A brutal winter blast, named 'Beast from the East' after the direction of the winds, is set to transform into Storm Emma as the UK suffers severe travel disruptions and chaos due to heavy snow. The Meteorological Office issued a rare red warning, which indicates danger to life, in Scotland after a second day of heavy snow today. Several trains and flights have faced cancellations and delays since the start of this week, as airports around the country suspend operations to clear the snow from runways. "We are expecting quite wide impacts from (Storm) Emma when she arrives tomorrow night. We are forecasting more snow, strong winds and freezing rain which will make driving conditions extremely dangerous," a Met Office spokesperson said. Amber warnings, calling for people to be wary, are in place in northern and eastern England, and the East Midlands, with a number of police forces warning against driving because of poor visibility and treacherous conditions, leading to crashes and ...
Pre-monsoon months to be warmer, heat wave earlier: IMD
The pre-monsoon months this year -- March, April and May -- will be warmer than normal and the heat wave will hit 16 states, apart from Delhi, earlier due to various reasons, the IMD said on Wednesday.
Heavy winter weather batters UK, European mainland
Persistent snow and freezing conditions from a Siberian cold snap are causing delays in many parts of Britain and mainland Europe, with roads and train service hit particularly hard. Many rail systems were disrupted, in the northern and eastern parts of Britain, and several lines of London's subway system were experiencing severe delays, including the Piccadilly Line that links central London to Heathrow Airport. Emergency officials said many drivers had to be rescued from stranded vehicles. Hundreds of schools were shut for a second day in a row. The weather also forced a number of hospitals to cancel elective procedures and outpatient care. The conditions produced a magical winter wonderland effect in St Mark's Square in Venice, in northern Italy. In Denmark, police say a 54-year-old man who suffered from dementia was found dead in the snow on the Baltic Sea island of Bornholm. Police spokesman Henrik Schou told the Ekstra Bladet daily it "likely was a combination of his dementia ...
People in Delhi experience warm day
It was a warm day in the national capital with the maximum temperature settling at 30 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average. The minimum temperature was recorded at 15.4 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal. Humidity levels oscillated between 85 and 38 per cent, an MeT department official said. The weatherman has forecast partly cloudy sky for tomorrow and mist in the morning. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 30 degrees Celsius and 15 degrees Celsius respectively," the MeT office said. Yesterday, the minimum temperature was 16 degrees Celsius and the maximum was registered at 28.1 degrees Celsius.
Mercury rises in Delhi, to get warmer
The national capital on Tuesday saw a rise in mercury, with the maximum temperature recorded at 30 degrees Celsius -- four notches above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Weather remains dry in HP
The mercury rose marginally in most parts of Himachal Pradesh as weather remained dry and Una was the hottest in the region with a high of 27.2 degrees Celcius. Sundernagar and Bhuntar recorded a high of 26.0 degrees Celsius, followed by Nahan and Solan at 23.5 degrees Celsius. Shimla, Kalpa, Manali and Keylong recorded the maximum temperatures of 18.4, 15.6, 15.4 and 5.1 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperatures also rose by few notches and Keylong was the coldest with a low of minus 6.0 degrees Celsius, followed by Kalpa, Manali, Bhuntar, Shimla and Sundernagar. The local MeT office has predicted rains or snow in mid and higher hills and rains and thundershowers in lower hills on March 1 and 2 as another fresh western disturbance would affect the Himalayan region from March 1 onwards.