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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 >
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 >
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 >
Srinagar, Dec 17: Intense cold wave conditions continued to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir, with most parts of the Kashmir Valley witnessing sub-zero night temperatures, while higher reaches experienced extreme cold. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of -1.6°C during the intervening night. Qazigund registered -3.0°C, while Pahalgam settled at -2.8°C. Several south Kashmir areas remained the coldest in the Valley, with Pulwama and Shopian recording -4.4°C each, followed by Anantnag at -4 ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 17 : Cold conditions continued across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday, with several places in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero minimum temperatures, officials said. In the Kashmir region, Pulwama and Shopian were the coldest, both recording a minimum temperature of minus 4.4 degrees Celsius, followed by Anantnag at minus 4.2 degrees and Pampore at minus 4.0 degrees Celsius. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.6 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature at Srina ...Read More >
Srinagar: A sharp winter chill tightened its grip across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday as temperatures plunged across the region. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 1.8 degrees Celsius, while Zojila Pass emerged as the coldest place at a bone-chilling minus 17 degrees Celsius, the Meteorological Department's Srinagar centre said. Several parts of the Kashmir Valley dipped well below the freezing point overnight. Pampore and Pulwama were among the coldest inhabited areas, ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16 : Most parts of Kashmir recorded sub-zero minimum temperatures on Tuesday, with Zojila Pass emerging as the coldest place at minus 17 degrees Celsius, officials said. In the Valley, Pampore and Pulwama were the coldest inhabited areas, both recording a minimum of minus 4 degrees Celsius, followed by Shopian at minus 3.8 degrees Celsius and Anantnag at minus 3.3 degrees Celsius. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.8 degrees Celsius, while the city's airport logged minus 2 degree ...Read More >
Arctic blast invades the Midwest, Northeast: Latest forecast KENTON GEWECKE and EMILY SHAPIRO December 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM 0 Freezing temperatures are hitting millions in the Midwest and Northeast on Thursday and Friday, bringing a brutal cold usually seen in January, not early December. On Thursday morning, the wind chill -- what the temperature feels like -- plunged to minus 14 degrees in Minneapolis; minus 17 in Green Bay, Wisconsin; and minus 5 in Chicago. When wind chills reach minus 2 ...Read More >
PADUM: Ladakh is witnessing protests over a mix of grievances -- including centrally-driven infrastructure projects like roads, tunnels, power corridors and a proposed solar park, which locals say are being pushed without consent. The region was made a Union Territory after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, and many now argue that the changes have deepened exclusion. The unrest intensified last week when police opened fire on demonstrators in Leh, killing four and injuring dozens as they pr ...Read More >
Srinagar, August 26: Heavy downpour on Tuesday disrupted mobile telephone and Internet services in the Kashmir Valley, while all major rivers in the Jammu division were flowing above the danger level, inundating many areas. The sudden disruption of mobile telephone services and internet facilities by various service providers affected normal life in Kashmir, as heavy rain threw life out of gear completely in the Jammu division. A bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot highway collapsed, forcing the closu ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Heavy downpour on Tuesday disrupted mobile telephone and Internet services in the Kashmir Valley, while all major rivers in the Jammu division were flowing above the danger level, inundating many areas. The sudden disruption of mobile telephone services and internet facilities by various service providers affected normal life in Kashmir, as heavy rain threw life out of gear completely in the Jammu division. A bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot highway collapsed, fo ...Read More >
Srinagar: Heavy downpour on Tuesday disrupted mobile telephone and Internet services in the Kashmir Valley, while all major rivers in the Jammu division were flowing above the danger level, inundating many areas. The sudden disruption of mobile telephone services and internet facilities by various service providers affected normal life in Kashmir, as heavy rain threw life out of gear completely in the Jammu division. A bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot highway collapsed, forcing the closure of the ...Read More >
Marking the ceremony, senior veterans visited Lt Col Jamwal's residence to extend greetings and felicitate him on the milestone. The Indian Army's Tiger Division on Wednesday paid rich tributes to Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Sharak Dev Singh Jamwal (Retired) on his 100th birthday, celebrating his decades of distinguished service to the nation. Marking the ceremony, the General Officer Commanding of Tiger Division, the Commander of Chenab Brigade, Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (Retd), President of JKESL ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to a strict Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for "forced conversion". The govt is likely to table the bill in the House, where they have a strong majority, for approval during the three-day monsoon session of assembly commencing on Aug 19.At present, the maximum jail term for such an offence is 10 years and the highest fine is Rs ...Read More >
JAMMU, Aug 13: In a dignified ceremony, the Tiger Division today honoured Lt Col Sharak Dev Singh Jamwal (Retd) on his 100th birthday, recognising his remarkable service and contribution to the nation. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) Tiger Division, along with the Commander Chenab Brigade, Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (Retd), President JKESL, and senior veterans, visited Lt Col SDS Jamwal's residence to extend greetings and felicitate him on the historic milestone. Born on August 13, 1926, in Jam ...Read More >
Sonamarg (J-K), Jan 13 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said his government's push for infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir will make the Union territory one of the best connected regions of the country. Addressing a public meeting here after inaugurating the Z-Morh tunnel, the prime minister also said J&K is becoming a hub of ropeways, bridges and tunnels. He said projects worth Rs 42,000 crore linked to road connectivity in J&K were under execution. "All these project ...Read More >
Sonamarg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Z-Morh Sonamarg tunnel in Kashmir, which provides easy connectivity between Srinagar to Ladakh. The Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said in a rally here that the inauguration of the Sonamarg tunnel, which was previously known as the Z-Morh tunnel, was historic and would provide all-weather connectivity to the tourist resort town. "It was started in 2012, but there were several difficulties. Today, I am happy that the work has been co ...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 >
Gurgaon: The city's minimum temperature, at 8.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, saw a sharp 3.6-degree rise after hitting the season's lowest the previous day. It was 4.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday. The nighttime temperature was a notch above the normal for this time of the season. However, the India Meteorological Department issued a 'yellow' alert for a cold wave in the city over the weekend, with temperatures expected to drop significantly. The city has not yet experienced any 'cold' days so far ...Read More >
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