Sat Mar 01 22:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Heavy Rains, Hail, and Snowstorms Lash North India
**NEW DELHI, [Date]** – A significant weather system is impacting northern India, bringing heavy rains, hailstorms, and further snowfall to several states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for widespread rainfall across Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, with some areas expecting hail.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are experiencing another round of heavy snowfall, disrupting daily life and isolating several villages. The IMD forecasts continued snowfall in the mountainous regions for at least today. In Uttarakhand, the heavy snowfall has created near-disaster conditions, with dozens of vehicles stranded and over 160 villages cut off. While a temporary reprieve with clear skies is expected in Uttarakhand in two days, the IMD warns that frigid temperatures and snowfall will return soon. The situation remains precarious in the affected areas, with rescue and relief efforts underway.
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