Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Severe Weather Disrupts Himachal Pradesh
Heavy snowfall and avalanches in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir have caused many roads to be blocked, including important highways.
This has led to power outages and water supply problems in several districts.
The worst-affected areas are Shimla, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Mandi, Kinnaur, and Chamba.
Authorities are working hard to clear the snow and restore services, but the bad weather is making it difficult.
Many people are facing difficulties due to these disruptions.
In Jammu and Kashmir, avalanches hit Sonmarg and Warwan Valley, but no injuries or deaths were reported.
The Jammu-Srinagar national highway and Srinagar airport were also closed due to the weather.
885 roads, including four National Highways, are blocked due to snowfall and landslides in Himachal Pradesh.
3,237 distribution transformers and 121 water supply schemes are affected, impacting thousands of households.
Major routes like NH-03, NH-05, NH-305, and NH-505 are closed in various districts of Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla district alone has 176 blocked roads, 1,082 disrupted DTRs, and 91 affected water supply schemes.
Avalanches in Jammu and Kashmir hit Sonmarg and Warwan Valley, causing disruptions but no reported injuries or deaths.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Heavy snowfall, avalanches, and disruptions to infrastructure
- When
- Past few days, with ongoing disruptions
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- Severe weather conditions causing blockages and infrastructure failures
Residents and Authorities
Nature's Force
Impact on Infrastructure
Residents and Authorities
Residents and authorities are facing challenges in restoring roads, power, and water supply due to heavy snowfall and avalanches.
Nature's Force
The sheer volume of snow and avalanches has caused significant disruptions, making restoration efforts difficult.
- Total Blocked Roads
- 885
- Blocked National Highways
- 4
- Disrupted Distribution Transformers
- 3,237
- Affected Water Supply Schemes
- 121
- Most Affected Districts
- Shimla, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Mandi, Kinnaur, Chamba
- Avalanche Locations
- Sonmarg, Warwan Valley
Sources
Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Around 885 Roads Across Himachal, Water and Power Supply Hit
J&K's 40-day 'Chillai Kalan' ends on Jan 30; tourists throng Gulmarg, Sonamarg
After Sonmarg, a massive avalanche hit Warwan valley in Jammu and Kashmir; video goes viral
‘River of snow’ flows through village in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba; video stuns internet
Watch: Dramatic "River Of Snow" Seen Flowing Through Himachal Village After Heavy Snowfall
