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Monsoon Mayhem: Jammu & Kashmir Drenched in Historic August Rainfall

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 Editor

From Doda to Leh: Himalayan Districts Reel Under Record-Breaking Rain By: Javid Amin | 01 Sep 2025 A Monsoon Like No Other August 2025 will be remembered as the month when the skies unleashed unprecedented fury over the Himalayas. Jammu & Kashmir recorded 319.3 mm rainfall in August — a 73% surplus, the 6th wettest August since 1901. Ladakh, usually known for its arid cold desert, was drenched — a 930% surplus, with Kargil receiving 1,530% above normal rain. These are not just numbers. They mark a tectonic shift in…

Kashmir Lashed by Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain — MeT Issues Fresh Warnings

September 1, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Weather Update: Gusty Winds, Heavy Rain, and MeT Warnings | IMD Forecast By: Javid Amin | 31 Aug 2025 Kashmir witnessed a dramatic turn in weather on Sunday evening, as a powerful system brought moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong gusty winds across several districts. The stormy conditions, which disrupted normal life, come amid a broader monsoon surge across North India. Affected Areas: Srinagar, Budgam, South Kashmir Srinagar city saw streets waterlogged as heavy rain combined with strong winds, uprooting trees and damaging electric lines in some neighborhoods.…

Jhelum in Crisis: Why Srinagar Still Drowns Despite Crores Spent on Flood Management

August 30, 2025 Editor

A Decade After 2014, Lessons Still Unlearned By: Javid Amin | 30 Aug 2025 The Return of a Nightmare In September 2014, the people of Srinagar woke to a nightmare they will never forget. The Jhelum River breached its embankments, spilling over into neighborhoods that had stood for generations. Entire colonies like Rajbagh, Jawahar Nagar, Bemina, and Gogji Bagh went underwater. Lal Chowk, the city’s commercial heart, resembled a drowned marketplace. The toll was staggering: Over 300 lives lost More than 2.5 lakh houses damaged Billions in property, business, and…

Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) Closure Update – August 30, 2025

August 30, 2025 Editor

Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Closed for 5th Day | NH-44 Traffic Update August 30, 2025 By: Javid Amin | 30 Aug 2025 Why NH-44 is Closed The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), the Valley’s only all-weather road link to the rest of India, has been shut for the fifth consecutive day following multiple landslides, mudslides, and flash floods across the Udhampur–Ramban belt.Blocked stretches between Jakheni and Chenani (Udhampur district) remain the most critical chokepoints, as heavy rains continue to loosen soil on fragile slopes. Stranded Vehicles Authorities estimate over 2,000 vehicles are…

Paper Leak Scandals Erode Trust, Fuel Youth Frustration in Jammu & Kashmir

August 29, 2025 Editor

Paper Leak Scandals Shake Jammu & Kashmir: Youth Cry for Justice By: Javid Amin | 28 Aug 2025 The repeated cancellation of recruitment exams in Jammu & Kashmir, most recently the JKSSB Junior Engineer (Electrical) paper, has once again ignited a storm of frustration among job aspirants. What should have been a pathway to stable careers is now a labyrinth of leaks, cancellations, and endless uncertainty, leaving thousands of young men and women disillusioned. What Happened This Time? The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) was scheduled to conduct…

Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Closed: Landslides Paralyze Connectivity

August 29, 2025 Editor

When the Lifeline of Kashmir Breaks By: Javid Amin | 28 Aug 2025 The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is not just a road—it is the economic, social, and emotional lifeline of Jammu and Kashmir. Stretching over 270 km, this arterial route connects the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India. Every truck carrying essential commodities, every tourist vehicle heading to Gulmarg or Pahalgam, every pilgrim traveling to Vaishno Devi or Amarnath—relies on this highway. But in August 2025, relentless rainfall triggered multiple landslides in the Udhampur–Ramban belt, forcing authorities to…

Jhelum Recedes, Kashmir Breathes Easier After a Night of Anxiety

August 29, 2025 Editor

Jhelum Recedes: Kashmir Flood Scare 2025 Ends, But Questions Over Preparedness Remain By: Javid Amin | 28 Aug 2025 A Night of Fear, A Morning of Relief For the people of Kashmir, the night of August 27–28 was one of sleepless anxiety. Heavy rainfall had swollen the Jhelum River to levels unseen in nearly a decade. At Sangam in South Kashmir, the water level rose to 23.99 feet, well past the flood declaration mark of 21 feet. At Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar, too, the water crept beyond alert levels.…

Kashmir Valley Flood Watch 2025: Rising Waters, Rising Fear in Srinagar as 2014 Nightmare Haunts Residents

August 27, 2025 Editor

Kashmir’s Rain-Soaked Wounds By: Javid Amin | 28 Aug 2025 The Kashmir Valley, often called “Paradise on Earth,” is once again battling the fury of nature. Relentless rains have pushed rivers and nallahs close to critical levels, sparking widespread fear and anxiety, especially in Srinagar city. For many residents, the downpour is not just about water—it’s about memory. The 2014 floods, which devastated Srinagar and left entire neighborhoods submerged, still haunt collective memory. Now, as the Jhelum River swells and tributaries surge, people fear history may be repeating itself. River…

Jammu & Kashmir Statehood: Supreme Court Refuses to Advance Hearing, Holds Firm on October 10 Date

August 26, 2025 Editor

J&K Statehood Case: Supreme Court Sticks to October 10 Hearing Date Amid Rising Public Frustration By: Javid Amin | 25 Aug 2025 Supreme Court Holds Firm: “It is Already Listed” The long-standing issue of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood restoration took another turn this week when the Supreme Court of India refused to advance the scheduled hearing date. A petition had sought urgent consideration, citing both constitutional urgency and growing public frustration, but the apex court firmly stated that the matter will be taken up as planned on October 10, 2025.…

Omar Abdullah Faces Criticism as NC’s Poll Promises Stall — Govt Takeover of JeI-linked Schools Fuels Anger

August 24, 2025 Editor

Omar Abdullah Under Fire as NC’s Poll Promises Stall, FAT School Takeover Fuels Kashmir Anger By: Javid Amin | 24 Aug 2025 From Hope to Reckoning When Omar Abdullah’s National Conference (NC) returned to power in 2024, after five turbulent years of central rule, it was billed as a new dawn for Jammu & Kashmir’s politics. Riding high on the promise of restoring dignity, rights, and autonomy, the NC campaigned on an ambitious manifesto—the “12 Guarantees.” But as Omar completes one year in office, disillusionment has begun to creep in.…