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Jammu: Heavy rains in the Jammu region on Tuesday brought in cold wave-like conditions with day temperatures plunging up to 7.2 degrees Celsius below normal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that an active western disturbance has impacted the region for 36 hours, bringing widespread rainfall, a sharp fall in temperatures and disruption to normal life. Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius, which is 7.2 degrees below normal, marking a significant dip un ...Read More >
Chandigarh/Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Active Western Disturbances again triggered light to moderate rainfall in parts of north and northwestern India on Tuesday, with day temperatures registering a drop in many places while causing landslides and avalanches in some districts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Chandigarh, the common capital of Punjab and Haryana, received light showers during the day. It recorded a maximum temperature of 27.6 degrees Celsius, over five notches below normal limit ...Read More >
The Met Office warned of brief intense heavy showers in isolated parts on Saturday, which may lead to flash floods and landslides at a few vulnerable places and waterlogging in a few low-lying areas. Sadhna Top and other higher reaches in Kupwara, Mughal Road in Shopian, Margan Top connecting Anantnag with Kishtwar, and Razdan Top, Gurez, and Tulail in Bandipora district, received fresh overnight snowfall. The Affarwat mountain in Gulmarg tourist resort, Sonamarg-Zojila axis, and some other hi ...Read More >
Srinagar: Fresh snowfall was received in several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir on Saturday as a strong western disturbance brought rains to the plains, bringing down the temperatures, officials said. The snowfall also led to the closure of many important inter-district roads in Jammu and Kashmir, they said. The Met Office warned of brief intense heavy showers in isolated parts on Saturday, which may lead to flash floods and landslides at a few vulnerable places and waterlogging in a f ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 04 : A chill returned to Kashmir on Saturday as fresh snowfall in the upper reaches and rains across the plains sent temperatures plunging across the region. An official told the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Gurez, Tulail, Gulmarg and Sonamarg received fresh snowfall, while widespread rains lashed the plains across the Valley. According to rainfall data for the past 24 hours ending 8:30 am, Baramulla recorded 45.5 mm of rain, followed by Nowgam Handwara at 45.6 ...Read More >
Shimla, April 3 (PTI) The district administration in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti issued a warning for an avalanche near the Atal Tunnel on Friday, while hailstorm and rain lashed the state's summer capital and surrounding areas. Tourist movement and commercial activities have been restricted near the north portal of the tunnel by the authorities, citing avalanche threat and safety concerns. Lahaul and Spiti Deputy Commissioner, Kiran Bandana, in an order said, hill slopes on the left s ...Read More >
The locals approached the army unit stationed there, which responded by launching a prompt humanitarian assistance operation. "Despite challenging conditions and dangerously high water levels, the teams managed to reach the stranded individuals and safely evacuate all 34 persons to secure locations," the officials said. Following the evacuation, the army provided the rescued children and staff with necessary assistance, including medical care and refreshments. The army was assisted in the ope ...Read More >
Overnight rains lashed plains of J&K and light snowfall was recorded over higher reaches that led to the closure of the Srinagar-Leh national highway and the Bandipora-Gurez road in north Kashmir on Sunday. The J&K meteorological centre in Srinagar said the rain and snow were triggered by a western disturbance that hit the region on Saturday evening. "Gulmarg received the highest (13 mm) rain since yesterday night. Srinagar saw 9.1 mm rain," said an official of MeT. Independent weather spotter ...Read More >
Srinagar: Heavy rainfall in Baramulla's Rafiabad on Tuesday triggered a sudden rise in water levels, leaving 30 students and four teachers trapped inside a school hostel. Swift intervention by the Army ensured all 34 were evacuated safely. The officials said the continuous downpour caused a sudden surge in a stream near Watargam, inundating the hostel premises and cutting off escape routes. The distressed residents immediately sought help from the nearby Army unit, which responded with prompt h ...Read More >
Locals reported that a section of the Kuber Bhandar glacier came down with a loud noise. They said that the sound and the sight of the glacier flowing thrilled the devotees present there. An avalanche occurred on Friday from the Kuber Bhandar glacier near Badrinath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, reaching the upper reaches of the Kanchenjunga river. No casualties were reported, an official said. District Disaster Management Officer Nand Kishore Joshi said that the avalanche ended several hu ...Read More >
SHIMLA: The monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh has left a trail of destruction, claiming 355 lives so far this season, including 194 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, lightning strikes, and other weather-triggered causes, and 161 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The SDMA's cumulative report from June 20 to September 4 indicated that torrential rains injured 416 people and left 49 missing. The scale of devastation s ...Read More >
Uttarakashi (Uttarakhand), Aug 6 (PTI) As the sun set over the flood-ravaged Himalayan village of Dharali with 150 people rescued and one body recovered on Wednesday, fears mounted for those still trapped under the massive river of sludge that buried scores of houses, trees and cars. Bad weather was hampering rescue operations even as an NDRF team reached the site in the evening. Tonnes of rubble lay on the site with the ITBP, Army and SDRF personnel rummaging through it for those trapped unde ...Read More >
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The Maharashtra government is set to install automated weather stations (AWS) in every village, expanding from the current revenue circle level, under the Union Government's WINDS project. This initiative aims to provide accurate, localized weather data to assist farmers, aid in disaster management, and support agricultural research.The Maharashtra government has decided to install automated weather stations (AWS) in every village across the state. This initiative is part of the Union Governmen ...Read More >
Z-Morh Sonamarg Tunnel: The Z-Morh Tunnel, now officially named the Sonamarg Tunnel, has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13, marking a significant milestone in improving connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. This 6.5 km-long tunnel is part of the larger Zojila Tunnel project and is designed to provide all-weather access from Srinagar to Ladakh, ensuring year-round travel despite harsh weather conditions. Located near Gagangir village, ahead of Sonamarg, the tunnel is co ...Read More >
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