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Ravaged Jammu Stares at a Relentless Monsoon Onslaught

September 1, 2025 Editor

Jammu in the Eye of the Storm By: Javid Amin | 31 Aug 2025 The Jammu division, often described as the cultural and economic gateway of Jammu & Kashmir, is facing one of its darkest monsoon seasons in decades. Already reeling from a series of floods, cloudbursts, and deadly landslides since mid-August, the region has been placed under another red alert. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across multiple districts on September 2, extending the crisis well into early September. This isn’t just…

Flash Floods in Pir Panjal: Rajouri Youth, Poonch Girl Swept Away; Roads Blocked, Schools Shut

August 19, 2025 Editor

Flash Floods in Pir Panjal: Rajouri Man, Poonch Girl Swept Away; Schools Shut, Roads Blocked By: Javid Amin | 19 Aug 2025 The Pir Panjal region of Jammu & Kashmir is facing the brunt of relentless rainfall, with flash floods and landslides wreaking havoc across Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi districts. The downpour has already claimed lives, damaged infrastructure, and brought traffic to a grinding halt. Tragedy Strikes Rajouri and Poonch In Rajouri’s Mubarakpur area, tragedy unfolded when 20-year-old Sayeed Atif Shah was swept away while trying to cross a swollen…

Sudden Fury: Unseasonal Hailstorm Wipes Out Crops in Kashmir’s Gurez Valley

May 20, 2025 Editor

White Wrath in Gurez: Heavy Hailstorm Devastates Crops Bandipora 19 May 2025: A severe hailstorm struck Gurez and surrounding villages, leaving a trail of destruction across agricultural lands. Locals in Onagam and nearby areas reported that the hailstorm lasted several minutes, causing significant damage to crops. Impact on Agriculture & Livelihoods Maize, peas, and potatoes—staple crops of the region—have suffered extensive damage. Farmers fear financial losses, as the hailstorm has destroyed harvest-ready produce. Black cumin, a prized crop in Gurez, has also been affected, raising concerns about economic setbacks. Climate…

Dark Nights Ahead: Kashmir’s Hydel Power Generation Plummets by 76%

February 1, 2025 Editor

Dark nights ahead, Kashmir’s hydel power generation falls by 76 % Srinagar, Jan 31 : Owing to the low water level, the Power Development Department (PDD) is currently able to produce only 24 Megawatts (MWs) of electricity against the total capacity of around 250 MWs from the power plants in Kashmir region. A top official from Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) informed the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that “From Kashmir power plants, we have a power generation capacity of around 250 MW out of which currently,…