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| North India lashed by rain, snow |
| The scene in Srinagar
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| INDIA
, 13-March-2007
4:47:39 AM |
| Cold conditions prevailed in most parts of North India on Monday following moderate to heavy rain in the region and snowfall in some States, throwing normal life out of gear.
The national Capital received more than 12 mm of rainfall, the weather office said.
Meteorological officials said two extra-tropical systems had formed over the north western and eastern regions that led to rainfall in most of North India.
Punjab and Haryana too received heavy rain reviving chill conditions.
Continuous snowfall in high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh since Sunday night and rainfall in the middle and low-lying areas intensified cold wave conditions across the State.
Moderate to heavy rain since Sunday night in Rajasthan also guided the mercury to a downward swing.
Five pilgrims on their way to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir were reported to have died due to cold, according to the police.
Intense cold conditions engulfed the Kashmir Valley following moderate to heavy snow in most parts.
Srinagar and adjoining areas experienced moderate to heavy snowfall since early Monday morning. The snowfall preceded incessant rain on Sunday.
Staff Correspondent in Shimla adds:
All high reaches of Kinnaur, Lahaul Spiti, Chamba, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Kangra and Sirmaur districts have been experiencing heavy snowfall. Rohtang Pass, situated at over 13,050 feet, had recorded over 180 cm of fresh snow and Lahaul Spiti Deputy Commissioner R. Selvam has warned people not to venture out to cross the Pass due to the threat of avalanches.
Keylong, the district headquarters of Lahaul Spiti, had received over 90 cm of fresh snowfall, while Rekong Peo, the district headquarters of Kinnuar district, had experiencing 60 cm of snow during the last 24 hours.
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