Snowfall

25 Nov

First Major Snowfall Paralyzes Calgary: Nearly 400 Collisions, Flight Delays, Bus Detours and Citywide Disruptions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaBus Collisions, Calgary, Snowfall

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma):,Calgary’s first major snowfall of the season brought widespread disruption across the city on Monday, leading to dangerous road conditions, extensive travel delays, and nearly 400 collisions.Officials confirmed a total of 393 reported crashes, as icy roads and reduced visibility made driving treacherous. Of these, 26 collisions involved injuries, prompting a surge in emergency calls. The city also recorded 50 non-injury hit-and-run incidents amid the challenging conditions. Air travel was also heavily affected. Calgary International Airport reported significant flight delays and cancellations, with crews working to de-ice aircraft and clear snow from runways. Passengers were urged to check…

28 Feb

Heavy Snowfall in Manali: 200 Roads Blocked, Schools Shut, Power Disrupted Across Himachal Pradesh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHimachal Pradesh, Manali, Snowfall

Manali: (National Times) Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy snowfall and rainfall, leading to widespread disruptions in daily life. Over 200 roads have been closed, power and water supply has been affected, and several regions remain cut off due to extreme weather conditions. Major Disruptions Across Key Districts The worst-affected areas include Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, and Chamba, where continuous snowfall has disrupted connectivity. In Dodra-Kwar (Shimla district), roads leading to the valley remain inaccessible. Several schools in Lahaul and Spiti and Chamba have been closed today as a precautionary measure. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted…