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Monsoon Mayhem: Jammu & Kashmir Drenched in Historic August Rainfall

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Monsoon Mayhem: Jammu & Kashmir Drenched in Historic August Rainfall

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…

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Hot and Humid Weather in Kashmir: A Climate Alarm Wrapped in Sweat

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Hot and Humid Weather in Kashmir: A Climate Alarm Wrapped in Sweat

Understanding Today’s Weather Forecast, Heat Impacts, and What It Means for the Future June brings more than just school vacations and saffron-scented air in Kashmir. This year, it has ushered in an unusually persistent heatwave, transforming even the high-altitude Valley into a sweltering zone that feels more like Delhi or Hyderabad. Today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another round of hot and humid weather across several states—including Jammu & Kashmir, parts of North India, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and even Sindh across the border. This is not just…

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