Srinagar Records Season’s Hottest Day at 35.9°C, Turns Hotter Than Jammu as IMD Warns of Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risk By: News Desk | 18 July 2026 Valley Witnesses Extraordinary Summer Heat While Weather Department Warns of Cloudburst-Like Events and Flash Flood Risk In an extraordinary weather event that underscores the growing impact of climate variability in the Himalayan region, Srinagar recorded its hottest day of the 2026 summer at 35.9°C, a temperature rarely experienced in the Kashmir Valley. Even more remarkable was the fact that Srinagar turned hotter…
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Jammu Sweats in Darkness: How Heatwaves, Dry Rivers and Energy Dependence Triggered a Major Power Crisis
Jammu Power Crisis 2026: Heatwave, Chenab Water Shortage & 5-Hour Power Cuts Trigger Public Anger By: Javid Amin | 18 May 2026 As temperatures soar above 40°C across Jammu region, thousands of residents are enduring another unbearable reality alongside the scorching heat — prolonged power outages lasting up to five hours at a stretch. From crowded neighborhoods in Jammu city to border districts like Kathua and industrial zones in Samba, the ongoing electricity crisis has exposed the fragile link between climate conditions and Jammu & Kashmir’s energy infrastructure. With hydropower…
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