Snow has gripped landscapes in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand—Indian hill regions that often resemble Europe when snow arrives, but also reveal the scale of disruption such weather brings. In Himachal Pradesh, the season’s first major snowfall has shut roads, knocked out power and left large parts of the state grappling with isolation. 2 8 People pose for photographs during heavy snowfall, in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh(PTI)The snowfall has severely affected power infrastructure as well. District administrations have begun snow-clearing operations, and residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel in areas that received fresh snowfall. Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Auli, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Dhanaulti and Munsiyari -- all of these places received snow.

Source: The Telegraph January 24, 2026 16:06 UTC