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The higher reaches of the valley including the popular ski-resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir, Kupwara and Bandipora received fresh snowfall on Wednesday. Srinagar and other areas in the plains of the valley were lashed by rains, the weather office said. Intermittent light to moderate rain, and snow would continue in the higher reaches till Wednesday evening, accompanied with thunder, hail and gusty winds at a few places, the Met said. Few places in Kashmir may also receive moderate to heavy ...Read More >
The Eco-fragile Doda region comprising Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts, not only falls under seismic zone 4 and 5 but also receives heavy rains and snowfall during peak weather seasons. Dr Singh stated that the Doppler weather radar will enable accurate and real-time monitoring of weather conditions. This will improve early warning systems and support disaster management efforts in the district, he added. He was chairing the district development coordination and monitoring committee (DISHA ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir is bracing for turbulent weather as a strong Western Disturbance sweeps across the region till April 10. The system is expected to trigger heavy rainfall in the Jammu plains, fresh snowfall in higher reaches, and a sharp fall in temperatures, raising concerns of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging. Jammu region will bear the brunt of the activity, with districts such as Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban, Samba, Jammu, Udhampur, and Kathua forecast to receive modera ...Read More >
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 >
Jammu, Apr 7 (PTI) Heavy rains lashed the Jammu region on Tuesday, triggering cold wave-like conditions with day temperatures plunging up to 7.2 degrees Celsius below normal, while landslides forced the closure of the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district. 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 ci ...Read More >
It was partially cloudy during the day with light rains in Qazigund and Gulmarg in Kashmir and in Jammu's Batote. However, as the evening progressed dark clouds hovered over the Valley with chances of more rains expected by late evening. The J&K meteorological centre in Srinagar forecast light rains on Sunday and Monday while predicting a western disturbance approaching the Union territory from April 7. "From April 7-8, there will be intermittent light to moderate rain and snow (higher reaches ...Read More >
Srinagar: Meteorological Department on Monday predicted that a wet spell would prevail in J&K till April 10, with chances of rain, snow and thunderstorms at several places. An official of the MeT office told Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that on April 7 and 8, the region is likely to witness generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate rain in plains and snowfall over higher reaches at most places. Thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds are also expected at a few locations during ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Apr 6: The Meteorological Department has predicted another wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir, with intermittent light to moderate rain expected from Tuesday forenoon to Wednesday evening. Snowfall is also likely over the higher reaches during this period, officials said. According to the forecast, a few places in both Jammu division and Kashmir division may receive moderate to heavy rainfall, while higher altitude areas are likely to witness light to moderate snowfall. The MeT also ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 6: The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting erratic weather conditions till April 10. Partly cloudy skies are expected on April 6 with brief spells of light rain at few places. Generally cloudy weather with intermittent light to moderate rain/snow at most places is likely on April 7-8, accompanied by thunder, hail, and gusty winds. Brief spells of light rain/snow are expected at scattered places on April 9-10. The MeT has war ...Read More >
In the visual, it appears the whole field is covered with a snow-like white blanket. He wrote: "Not Kashmir. This is Arjunsar in Bikaner district. View after yesterday's hailstorm. Hope the government will take care of crop insurance." According to the local meteorological department, Bikaner recorded a maximum temperature of 30 degree celcius on Saturday, April 4, with a 31% chance of rain. More rain and hailstorm activity are likely in the city on Saturday, and again on April 7 and 8. A yello ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness a fresh spell of adverse weather on April 7 and 8, with the Meteorological Department forecasting widespread rain and snowfall accompanied by thunderstorms, hailstorms and gusty winds across several parts of the Union Territory. According to the forecast, wind speeds may reach 40 to 50 kmph during the two-day period, while weather conditions are expected to intensify on April 8 with stronger winds, heavy thundershowers and intermittent rain and s ...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 >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday witnessed fresh snowfall as a spell of wet weather gripped north India, bringing rainfall to parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Rains and hailstorms have continued to lash the northern states intermittently this week, with wheat growers in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan staring at major losses due to crop damage. The national capital, meanwhile, witnessed rain during the night between Fri ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 4: : The Meteorological Centre Srinagar today issued a weather update predicting erratic weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir till April 10, with cloudy skies and intermittent rain and snow expected today, accompanied by thunder and hailstorms. Conditions are likely to improve gradually by tonight. Partly cloudy skies are predicted for April 5-6, followed by fresh spells of rain and snow from April 7-8. Authorities have issued advisories cautioning residents of possible thun ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 03: As precipitation deficiency continued through March, the weatherman has issued yellow and orange alerts for Jammu and Kashmir till Saturday, predicting intermittent light to moderate rain and snow at many places with the possibility of thunder, hailstorm, and gusty winds. A fresh Western Disturbance affected the region on Friday morning, bringing fresh snowfall to several upper reaches, including Razdan Pass, Sinthan Top, Pir Ki Gali, Sadhna Top, Margan Top, Gulmarg Phase-II, ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is going to witness widespread rainfall, snowfall in higher reaches, and strong winds over the next 36 hours as a Western Disturbance approaches, according to the Meteorological Department, Srinagar. The forecast suggests generally cloudy skies with intermittent light to moderate rain and snowfall across many parts of the Union Territory between April 3 and 4. Thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph are also expected. An official from the Meteorolog ...Read More >
Kabra, who spelt out the financial position of the department and the progress of projects being executed under the UT capex budget and centrally-sponsored schemes, said that as per the status of Har Ghar Jal certification of villages, 1,379 villages had been reported under the programme by February 21, 2026. "Of this target, 874 villages have been certified so far," he said. Kabra also stressed the need to minimise the gap between completed and operational schemes by ensuring the timely commis ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana's Musi River surged on Wednesday after twin reservoirs released excess water, triggering flood alerts for areas along the riverbanks. Officials also reported heavy flows at Chaderghat and Moosarambagh bridges. Following the rise in water levels, authorities have put municipal and disaster management teams on high alert. Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy directed the officials of the revenue and disaster management departments to ensure the safety of residents in low-lying a ...Read More >
Two months after 34 pilgrims were killed in landslide en route to shrine, Katra sub judge calls for report from Reasi SSP, Bhawan SHO on complaint that shrine board officials be booked for criminal negligence. A Katra court on Friday called for the action taken report from the Jammu and Kashmir Police on a complaint seeking that the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) officials be booked for alleged criminal negligence that resulted in the death of 34 pilgrims in a landslide en route t ...Read More >
JAMMU: A court in Katra town of J&K's Reasi district has asked police to submit an action taken report (ATR) over a complaint seeking an FIR against Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) officials for alleged criminal negligence that resulted in the deaths of 34 pilgrims en route to the cave shrine in a landslide on Aug 26.After going through the contents of the complaint, sub-judge Sidhant Vaid said since more than one and a half months had passed since the filing of the application, he ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 20: Jammu and Kashmir Bank MD and CEO Amitava Chatterjee on Monday said the flash floods caused by heavy rains a couple of months earlier have delayed the completion of hydel power projects in the Union Territory by three to five months. He, however, said that while there was no direct impact of it on the bank as of now, there was a possibility of cost overrun in these projects. Jammu and Kashmir has been battered by a series of natural calamities like cloudbursts, extremely heav ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank MD and CEO Amitava Chatterjee on Monday said the flash floods caused by heavy rains a couple of months earlier have delayed the completion of hydel power projects in the Union Territory by three to five months. He, however, said that while there was no direct impact of it on the bank as of now, there was a possibility of cost overrun in these projects. Jammu and Kashmir has been battered by a series of natural calamities like cloudbursts, extremely heavy rains ...Read More >
"Monsoon seasons are not the same anymore," said KJ Ramesh, former Director General of the IMD (File) The Southwest Monsoon of 2025 has left an indelible mark on India, with 45% of the country drenched in extreme rainfall, triggering devastating floods, landslides, and over 1,500 lives lost. As the season concluded with 108% of the long-period average (LPA) rainfall, experts point to climate change-not El Nino or La Nina-as the primary force behind the intensifying deluge, as per an analysis b ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah marks one year in office with his key promise of statehood restoration still elusive. Despite election pledges for autonomy and special status, the National Conference government has achieved little politically, facing criticism for inaction. While highlighting welfare measures, the administration grapples with security challenges and economic setbacks impacting tourism and local livelihoods. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday ...Read More >
India recorded 937.2 mm of rainfall against the normal of 868.6 mm. New Delhi: The southwest monsoon withdrew from the entire country on Thursday, a day after the usual date of October 15, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. At the same time, the northeast monsoon has set in over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, south interior Karnataka and Kerala-Mahe, the IMD said. This year, the monsoon reached Kerala on May 24, its earliest onset over ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday completed one year in office, but the restoration of the statehood, his key election promise, is still not within sight. Abdullah was sworn in as the first chief minister of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16 last year after his party secured a landslide win in the assembly elections -- the party's first in about a decade. Most promises of Abdullah's party, the National Conference, remain unfulfilled.In its m ...Read More >
Kolkata: As the mega Durga Puja carnival was unveiled in Kolkata on Sunday evening, with around 116 puja pandals participating in the cultural extravaganza on Red Road in Kolkata with pulsating performances by dance troupes, before immersion, Opposition parties are slamming the chief minister for holding the carnival at a time when over 18 people have lost their lives following the incessant rains in North Bengal. The mega carnival is being attended by people from all walks of lives, including ...Read More >
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday criticised the spike in airfares from Bagdogra in the aftermath of the flood and landslides in the northern part of the state, calling it "discriminatory", and questioned why the state was being treated "unfairly" during a humanitarian crisis. Banerjee who returned from north Bengal during the day said that next week she will again visit the region affected by natural disaster that claimed at least 32 lives. She alleged that fligh ...Read More >
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