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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 >
New Delhi: The problem of air pollution continues to plague Delhi, and the authorities may reportedly once again resort to artificial rain to curb that issue. According to a report by the NDTV, IIT Kanpur has asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for permission to conduct cloud seeding trials between April and June to bring about the artificial rain over the national capital. This is going to be another fresh attempt to test if the chances of bringing on artificial rain can be ...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 >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a multi-layered weather alert for April 4, 2026, which indicates that Northern India will experience a series of complicated weather changes. The Delhi-NCR region will experience thunderstorms and localized light rain, while the Himalayan belt will receive new snowfall at its higher altitudes. The current weather pattern shows instability because an active western disturbance system moves through northwest India while seasonal temperatures co ...Read More >
Shimla, Mar 30 (PTI) The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh received mild snow till Tuesday morning, while intermittent rains lashed a few areas in the middle and lower hills. The Shimla meteorological office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds with wind speeds of 40-50 kilometres per hour on Friday and Saturday in isolated areas across 10 of the 12 districts, barring Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti. It also predicted a wet spell in the state till next Monday ...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: The Srinagar administration on Friday issued an advisory asking residents to avoid non-essential movement in view of the prevailing inclement weather and adverse forecast. According to the advisory issued by the Office of the District Magistrate Srinagar, intermittent light to moderate rainfall, snowfall over higher reaches, thunderstorms and gusty winds with speeds of 40 to 50 kmph are expected to continue across the district till the evening of April 4. The administration has advis ...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 >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): A widespread wet spell accompanied by rainfall, snowfall and hailstorm activity is expected to affect Himachal Pradesh from April 3 to April 6, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. According to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, the weather disturbance is being driven by an active western disturbance and favourable atmospheric conditions. Also Read | Global Food Prices Set to Surge Further if West Asia Conflict Persists B ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): A widespread wet spell accompanied by rainfall, snowfall and hailstorm activity is expected to affect Himachal Pradesh from April 3 to April 6, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. According to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, the weather disturbance is being driven by an active western disturbance and favourable atmospheric conditions. The IMD has forecast light to moderate snowfall over most high hills and adjoining m ...Read More >
Srinagar: Amid the weeklong rainfall and inclement forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), orchardists in Kashmir expressed fear that the wet conditions could trigger scab formation on budding flowers and fruits, potentially affecting overall crop yields. However, experts have urged farmers not to panic, stressing that timely fungicide sprays and proper orchard management can effectively minimise risk and safeguard the crop. The IMD Centre in Srinagar said the fresh Western Dist ...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 >
Srinagar, April 3: The Meteorological (MeT) Department on Friday forecast erratic weather in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday till Sunday, with peak activity likely around April 4. A statement by the local MeT Department said, "J&K is expected to experience erratic weather with light to moderate rain and snow across many places from April 3 to April 5, 2026, with the peak of this activity expected around April 4. On Friday, generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate rain and s ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Meteorological (MeT) Department on Friday forecast erratic weather in Jammu and Kashmir from Friday till Sunday, with peak activity likely around April 4. A statement by the local MeT Department said, "J&K is expected to experience erratic weather with light to moderate rain and snow across many places from April 3 to April 5, 2026, with the peak of this activity expected around April 4. On Friday, generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to mo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Rain on one day, heat on another, and pollution remaining elevated throughout, weather this month was anything but business as usual as Delhi recorded its most polluted March in four years, its wettest in three years and its hottest since 2022. An analysis by the CREA accessed by PTI showed that the Capital recorded its most polluted March in four years in 2026 with an average Air Quality Index reading of 181 till March 30, the highest since 2022 when it stood at 217. In comparison, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The month of April holds significant importance in terms of weather transitions. In fact, this year -- spanning from March right up to today, April 2nd -- temperatures have already risen to levels high enough to cause people to break into a sweat. Across North India, this sudden surge in temperatures has begun to take a toll on the pace of daily life. In the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kashmir, snowfall has led to a drop in temperatures, causing inconvenience ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Gulmarg Development Authority is actively strengthening sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the area. He said that a 2 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, costing Rs 46.50 crore, has been approved, and its execution is proposed to commence in the financial year 2026-27. Replying to a question raised by MLA Kreeri-Wagoora, the Chief Minister stated that a Detailed Project Repor ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Gulmarg Development Authority is actively strengthening sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the area. He said that a 2 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, costing Rs 46.50 crore, has been approved and its execution is proposed to commence in the financial year 2026-27. Replying to a question raised by MLA Kreeri-Wagoora, the Chief Minister stated that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) f ...Read More >
With an average monthly maximum of 32.5 degrees Celsius (°C), Delhi is set to record its warmest March in four years despite a series of western disturbances giving the city a cooler end to the month. As of March 30, the average monthly maximum is 2.6°C above the long-period average (LPA) of 29.9°C, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. The last time it was higher than this was in March 2022, when the average maximum was 33.4°C. ALSO READ | Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR; ...Read More >
New Delhi: The weather pattern appears to be taking a turn for the worse once again,resulting in clouds gathering over most parts of North India. With a new Western Disturbance becoming active over North-West India,the threat of rain looms over several states,where strong winds are also expected. This time,the impact of this system may be felt as early as the beginning of April. Initially,this system is expected to exert its influence over the Balochistan region of Pakistan. Subsequently,it is ...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- Fresh snowfall in higher reaches and widespread rainfall across the plains disrupted normal life and road connectivity in Kashmir on Tuesday, while bringing down temperatures across the Valley. Snowfall was reported from Tulail Valley, Razdan Pass and Sadhna Top in Kupwara district, even as several areas recorded moderate to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. According to official data, Baramulla recorded the highest rainfall at 73 mm, followed by Poonch with 68.5 mm. Qazigund re ...Read More >
Srinagar: Rains in plains and snowfall in higher reaches continued in Kashmir for the second day on Monday as the fresh spell of precipitation has brought down the rainfall deficit by nearly five percent, officials said here. Light to moderate rains lashed most parts of the Kashmir valley while some mountainous areas experienced another spell of snowfall on Monday, the officials said. They also said that there is a possibility of widespread rainfall or snowfall in the next 24 hours in the Unio ...Read More >
Shimla, Mar 30 (PTI) Mild snowfall continued in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, with Keylong receiving 2 cm of snow while intermittent rains lashed a few areas in the middle and lower hills. Snowfall was also reported in the higher reaches of Dharamshala in Kangra district, while hailstorms damaged stone fruits in the Kumarsein area of Shimla district. The snowfall has raised hopes in the tourism industry, with expectations of a good season and heavy tourist inflow. The Shim ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Several states in north India witnessed rainfall while parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh reported snowfall for the second day in a row on Monday. Parts of Delhi received light rain on Monday evening, bringing relief after the city reeled under a warm day with temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celsius and humid conditions through the afternoon. Rainfall activity picked up across Delhi between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm, with Safdarjung recording 0.5 mm, Pala ...Read More >
Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 23 (ANI): The journey of the Himachal Pradesh contingent through the first five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) is a story of grit and an unforgiving love affair with snow. Over five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games, held annually since their launch in 2020, Himachal Pradesh has transformed from hopeful contender to medal magnet, challenging more established winter sports powers, according to a release. The Gulmarg leg of the ...Read More >
Srinagar, Feb 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday criticised the government led by Omar Abdullah over what it described as inadequate action to protect the environment, claiming that the Kashmir Valley is witnessing an alarming rise in temperatures. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, BJP spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia, along with party leaders Altaf Thakur and Manzoor Bhat, alleged that Kashmir's temperature is rising nearly 2.5°C above normal, significantly higher than the ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir sport council informed that the Kashmir leg of the national games will be held for four days from February 23 to 26 for the snow sports competitions. The first leg of the games, featuring ice sports, was held in Ladakh from January 20 to 26. "Ride the slopes, chase the speed, seize the moment...From swift glides to fierce finishes -- Gulmarg hosts the ultimate winter sports celebration, February 23-26, 2026," the council said on X. Last year, the games had to be held from Mar ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 23 (ANI): The journey of the Himachal Pradesh contingent through the first five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) is a story of grit and an unforgiving love affair with snow. Over five editions of the Khelo India Winter Games, held annually since their launch in 2020, Himachal Pradesh has transformed from hopeful contender to medal magnet, challenging more established winter sports powers, according to a release. The Gulmarg leg of the ...Read More >
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