#KashmirSnowfall Archives

Fresh Snowfall Shuts Key Kashmir Routes: Srinagar–Leh Highway and Bandipora–Gurez Road Closed

May 26, 2026 Editor

Fresh Snowfall Shuts Srinagar–Leh Highway and Bandipora–Gurez Road, Travel Disrupted By: Javid Amin | 25 May 2026 Heavy Snowfall Returns to Kashmir, Disrupting Road Connectivity A fresh spell of snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir has once again brought life to a standstill in several mountainous regions, forcing the closure of two strategically important roads—the Srinagar–Leh Highway and the Bandipora–Gurez Road. The sudden weather change has disrupted travel, stranded vehicles, delayed supplies, and pushed temperatures sharply downward across the Valley. Recent weather reports indicate that snowfall in the Zojila…

Kashmir Hailstorm Damages Apple Orchards, Lightning Kills Youth in Lolab as Fresh Snowfall Returns to Higher Reaches

May 25, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Hailstorm Wreaks Havoc on Apple Orchards; Lightning Kills Youth in Lolab as Fresh Snowfall Returns to Higher Reaches By: Javid Amin | 24 May 2026 Severe Weather Strikes Kashmir at a Critical Time for Farmers Kashmir’s fragile weather pattern took a dramatic turn over the weekend as a powerful hailstorm, accompanied by lightning, thunderstorms, gusty winds and fresh snowfall in higher altitudes, battered large parts of the Valley. The extreme weather event has left apple growers counting losses, disrupted normal life in several areas, and claimed the life of…

Fresh Snowfall Returns to Kashmir: Gulmarg, Sonamarg & Pahalgam Witness Late-Season Snow as Temperatures Drop

March 19, 2026 Editor

Winter Strikes Back: Fresh Snowfall and Rain Revive Chill Across Kashmir Valley By: Javid Amin | 19 March 2026 A sudden return of snow and rain brings relief, disruption, and renewed beauty to the Himalayas Just when Kashmir was preparing to transition into spring, winter has made a dramatic comeback. A fresh spell of snowfall and rain has swept across the Valley, covering higher reaches in white and drenching the plains. From the snow-laden slopes of Gulmarg to the alpine beauty of Sonamarg and the scenic valleys of Pahalgam, the…

Flights Resume at Srinagar Airport After Snowfall Disruption

January 28, 2026 Editor

Flights Resume After Two Days of Snow-Induced Disruption By: Javid Amin | 28 January 2026 Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport resumed on Wednesday morning after remaining suspended for two consecutive days due to heavy snowfall and poor visibility across the Kashmir Valley. Airport authorities confirmed that snow clearance operations were completed and visibility conditions improved sufficiently to allow aircraft movement, enabling the resumption of arrivals and departures. Normal Operations Expected, Weather Permitting Officials said that normal flight operations are expected to continue throughout the day, provided weather conditions remain…

Fresh Snow in Kashmir: Srinagar–Jammu National Highway Closed for Third Day

January 25, 2026 Editor

Fresh Snowfall in Kashmir Keeps Srinagar–Jammu Highway Shut for Third Day By: Javid Amin | 24 January 2026 Hundreds of Vehicles Stranded as Winter Weather Continues to Isolate the Valley Highway Closure Enters Third Day Fresh snowfall across Kashmir has paralysed road connectivity, with the 270-kilometre Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44) remaining closed for the third consecutive day on Sunday. The highway — the only all-weather road link connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country — has been shut since Friday, January 23, 2026, due to heavy snow…

Fresh Snowfall Brings Tourist Rush, Traffic Chaos to Kashmir’s Higher Reaches

January 17, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Sees Fresh Snowfall in Higher Reaches; Tourist Rush Triggers Traffic Snarls in Sonamarg By: Javid Amin | 16 January 2026 Snowfall Returns, So Do the Crowds Fresh snowfall once again transformed Kashmir’s higher reaches into a winter postcard on January 17, 2026, drawing thousands of tourists eager to experience snow-covered landscapes. From Sonamarg in Ganderbal district to Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and the Zojila Pass, the renewed spell of snow revived winter tourism after a relatively dry period. However, the surge in visitors also exposed familiar vulnerabilities. Narrow mountain roads, limited…

Winter Snowfall Crucial for Kashmir’s Agriculture and Water Security, Warn Experts

January 10, 2026 Editor

Winter Snowfall Crucial for Kashmir’s Agriculture, Water Security and Economy: Experts Warn By: Javid Amin | 09 January 2026 Winter Snowfall Is the Lifeline of Kashmir, Experts Say Kashmir’s agriculture, horticulture, and water security are inseparably linked to winter snowfall, and any prolonged dry spell could trigger a cascading crisis across the Valley’s economy and ecology, experts have warned. As Kashmir witnesses increasingly erratic winters, scientists, hydrologists, and agricultural specialists caution that declining snowfall is no longer just a seasonal concern but a structural threat to food production, drinking water…

Cold Wave Intensifies in Kashmir Valley After Snowfall | Kashmir Chillai Kalan Winter Report

January 3, 2026 Editor

Cold Wave Intensifies in Kashmir Valley After Snowfall: Comprehensive Ground-Verified Report By: Javid Amin | 02 January 2026 Srinagar, Kashmir Valley — A powerful cold wave has tightened its grip across the Kashmir Valley following recent snowfall in the higher reaches, plunging night temperatures deep below freezing and creating stark contrasts between sunny winter days and bone-chilling nights across the region. The situation is unfolding amid the annual winter phase locally known as Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day cold spell that began in late December and runs through January. This…

Snowfall Transforms Pahalgam’s Aru Valley into a Winter Wonderland, Tourists Celebrate the Magic

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 Editor

Fresh Snow Revives Kashmir’s Winter Tourism, Sparks Booking Surge Across Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg By: Javid Amin | 23 December 2025 When Winter Arrives in White: Aru Valley Wakes Up to a Snow-Draped Dream As the first rays of winter sunlight filtered through the pine-lined slopes of Aru Valley in Pahalgam, they revealed a scene straight out of a postcard. Alpine meadows, wooden cottages, forest trails, and mountain ridges lay wrapped in a fresh, immaculate blanket of snow. What was, just days ago, a muted landscape dulled by a prolonged…

October Snowfall in Kashmir: Gulmarg, Sonamarg Turn White as Valley Faces Sharp Chill

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Editor

Fresh Snowfall Blankets Kashmir’s Higher Reaches; Valley Shivers as Temperature Dips by 13°C By : Javid Amin | October 6, 2025 | Srinagar Winter’s Early Whisper Turns Valley White Kashmir’s majestic peaks have once again donned their winter attire. Early this morning, fresh snowfall transformed the upper reaches of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Gurez, and Pahalgam into enchanting white wonderlands, while a biting chill swept through the plains of the Valley. Driven by an active western disturbance, the sudden weather shift brought a dramatic 13°C drop in day temperatures, turning the usual…