Fresh snowfall triggers avalanche, road closures, and flight delays across north India

Heavy rain and snowfall battered Kullu, Mandi, and Lahaul-Spiti districts today, triggering flash floods, landslides, and power outages. The extreme weather disrupted normal life, affecting thousands of residents and tourists. (ANI photo)

Lahaul and Spiti Police issued an avalanche alert on February 28, warning of potential slides on extreme slopes and advising caution. Keylong remains snow-covered after fresh snowfall. (ANI photo)

Heavy snowfall and rains in Himachal Pradesh triggered landslides and blocked 200 roads on Friday, cutting off several districts and disrupting normal life. (PTI photo)

Three days of snowfall and rain have ended the dry spell in J&K's Doda, blanketing the mountains in snow. A local said, "The landscape has transformed, bringing joy across the state." (ANI photo)

While the plains were hit by heavy rains, the higher reaches, including Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam, saw moderate to heavy snowfall. Srinagar received light snowfall, causing delays for all morning flights at the city’s airport. (ANI photo)

The Jammu and Kashmir government has extended winter vacations for schools in the Valley and winter zone areas of the Jammu division by six days due to adverse weather conditions. Schools will now reopen on March 7, as per an order from the Department of School Education. (ANI photo)

Chamoli in Uttarakhand witnessed a heavy spell of fresh snowfall, blanketing roads and mountains in thick snow. The severe weather conditions contributed to the tragic avalanche near the Badrinath temple. (ANI photo)

Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district remains disrupted by heavy snowfall and a deadly avalanche that trapped 55 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers. So far, 49 workers have been rescued, while one has died. Rescue operations are underway for the remaining trapped personnel. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami is closely monitoring the situation. (ANI photo)