The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully rescued 214 tourists who were stranded at Sinthan Pass after heavy snowfall blocked the route in Jammu and Kashmir. The tourists, who were travelling through the mountainous pass, found themselves trapped when sudden snowfall covered the roads and made vehicle movement extremely difficult. Rescue teams quickly.
Sub-zero temperatures continue across Kashmir as MeT forecasts mostly dry weather till January 25. Lack of snowfall during Chillai Kalan raises serious water concerns.
Severe cold conditions prevailed across Jammu and Kashmir as temperatures dipped below freezing, freezing water taps and puddles, while snowfall remains elusive.
Kashmir receives its first snowfall of the season as Chillai Kalan begins. Snowfall in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and other higher reaches improves air quality
