Thursday, 18 January 2024 Auli, the skiing resort, ends long dry spell with fresh snow, bringing cheer to hotel owners. Auli received 1-2mm snowfall after a dry season, raising hopes for winter sports. Other areas in Garhwal and Kumaon also witnessed snow activity. Officials at the regional meteorological centre said on Thursday: "Auli received around 1-2mm snowfall during the short spell, which lasted for a couple of hours on Wednesday night. Joshimath, located 16km before Auli, recorded 1mm rain."
A passenger bus traveling from Garhwal to Kumaon fell into a 200-meter gorge in Almora, resulting in a tragic death toll of over 20. Immediate rescue operations were launched by police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami ordered expedited rescue efforts and announced compensation for victims' families. A magisterial inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause of the accident.
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Thursday, 18 January 2024
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