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Fresh Spell of Snowfall Forecast as Kashmir Transitions from Chillai Kalan to Chillai Khurd

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Fresh Spell of Snowfall Forecast as Kashmir Transitions from Chillai Kalan to Chillai Khurd

MeT forecasts fresh spell of snowfall; The changing weather pattern comes as winter gradually transitions from the harsh “Chillai Kalan” to the milder phases of “Chillai Khurd” and “Chillai Bacha” Srinagar, Feb 4: A fresh spell of light to moderate snowfall is expected across the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, while the plains, particularly in South Kashmir, are likely to experience light snowfall. The changing weather pattern comes as winter gradually transitions from the harsh “Chillai Kalan” to the milder phases of “Chillai Khurd” and “Chillai Bacha”. In the…

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Kashmir’s Warm January: 75% Less Snow and Day Temps 6 Degrees Higher Than Normal

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Kashmir's Warm January: 75% Less Snow and Day Temps 6 Degrees Higher Than Normal

Kashmir records 75% snow deficit in Jan, day temperatures 6 degrees above normal Srinagar 04 Feb : Kashmir, also known as the Paradise on Earth, is losing its sheen due to drastic changes in weather patterns across the region. In January 2025, Kashmir Valley witnessed a 75 per cent dip in precipitation, and not only that, day temperatures have also risen and been recorded 6 degrees above the normal. Winter in the Valley has always been about snow-covered mountain ranges, huge tourist footfalls to witness the winter wonderland, and sub-zero…

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Fresh Snowfall and Rainfall End Prolonged Dry Spell in Kashmir Valley

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Fresh Snowfall and Rainfall End Prolonged Dry Spell in Kashmir Valley

Snow higher up, rain in plains end dry spell in Kashmir; In Srinagar and adjoining areas, intermittent rainfall has been going on since last evening. Srinagar, Feb 1: Fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rain in the plains ended the prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir valley, with the Meteorological Department forecasting a possibility of more precipitation over the next four days. Intermittent snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara and Sonmarg districts of the valley, officials said. They said traces of snowfall were seen early morning…

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Kashmir Faces Water Shortage as Chillai Kalan Ends with 75% Deficit

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Kashmir Faces Water Shortage as Chillai Kalan Ends with 75% Deficit

Jammu and Kashmir ends Chillai Kalan with just 25% normal rainfall, experiencing erratic weather patterns, with mild rains and snowfall forecasted. Some parts of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed mild rains in plains and snowfall over mountains on Friday as the Valley’s harshest winter period – Chillai Kalan – ended, recording just 25% of the normal precipitation, the meteorological centre said. The 40-day Chillai Kalan, which started on December 21, has behaved erratically this winter starting with a bone chilling night temperatures of -8° to -12° Celsius but ending with day…

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Experts Sound Alarm: Kashmir’s Snowfall Drop Could Lead to Water Scarcity

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Experts Sound Alarm: Kashmir's Snowfall Drop Could Lead to Water Scarcity

Kashmir receiving less snowfall can lead to water scarcity in coming months, say experts Srinagar, Jan 30 : Kashmir witnessing less snowfall during peak winter season this year could lead to water scarcity in coming months, experts said on Thursday. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the experts said the changing weather patterns have led to decline in the intensity of snowfall in Kashmir and it can have far reaching consequences. Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that the snowfall in winters is important for the…

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Brace Yourself: Intense Cold Wave Hits Kashmir, Srinagar Dips to Minus 5.5°C

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Brace Yourself: Intense Cold Wave Hits Kashmir, Srinagar Dips to Minus 5.5°C

Intense cold wave returns to Kashmir, minus 5.5 degrees in Srinagar Srinagar, Jan 27: An Intense cold wave again gripped Kashmir on Monday as the minimum temperature dropped several notches below the freezing point while pleasant weather continued in the plains of J&K’s Jammu division. The Meteorological (MeT) department officials said that the minimum temperature was minus 5.5 degrees Celsius in Srinagar city while it was minus 5.2 in Gulmarg and minus 6.4 in Pahalgam. In contrast to this, Jammu city was pleasant as the minimum temperature was 5.8 degrees,…

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Freezing in Gulmarg and Pahalgam: Kashmir Valley Experiences Mixed Weather

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Freezing in Gulmarg and Pahalgam: Kashmir Valley Experiences Mixed Weather

Gulmarg, Pahalgam reel under cold wave; relief from harsh weather in rest of Valley Even as heavy snowfall has brought a relief to the harsh weather in Kashmir Valley, the night temperatures recorded a steep fall in three major tourists destinations—Gulmarg in north Kashmir, Pahalgam in South Kashmir and Sonmarg in Central Kashmir. According to the MeT department, the night temperatures in Gulmarg on Sunday night was recorded at minus 10° Celsius; Sonamarg registered minus 9.9°C and Pahalgam settled at minus 9.2°C. The summer capital Srinagar saw a night temperature…

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Major Power Outage Hits Kashmir After Heavy Snowfall

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Major Power Outage Hits Kashmir After Heavy Snowfall

Major Power Outage in Kashmir After Heavy Snowfall, Restoration Expected by Evening Srinagar, December 29, 2024 – The Kashmir valley is grappling with widespread power outages following a heavy snowfall last night that disrupted electrical services, leaving many areas in darkness. The region has been significantly impacted as power supply interruptions continue to affect daily life and essential services. Extent of the Outage Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the portfolio of Power Development Department (PDD), is closely monitoring the situation. In a post on X,…

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Kashmir Endures Intense Cold Wave: Srinagar Plunges to Minus 7°C

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Kashmir Endures Intense Cold Wave: Srinagar Plunges to Minus 7°C

Kashmir reels under intense cold wave conditions; Srinagar recorded a low of minus 7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday night Srinagar, Dec 26: Intense cold wave conditions prevailed across Kashmir as the minimum temperatures settled several degrees below the freezing point, officials said on Thursday. There is a possibility of light snowfall over the higher reaches on Friday and Saturday as a Western Disturbance is set to impact the region, they said. The night temperature dropped at most places in Kashmir as the valley continued to reel under freezing conditions. The fall…

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Freezing Temperatures Disrupt Life in Kashmir: Srinagar Plunges to -7.3°C

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Freezing Temperatures Disrupt Life in Kashmir: Srinagar Plunges to -7.3°C

Intense cold wave conditions in Kashmir, Srinagar records minus 7.3 degrees Celsius; Except in Gulmarg, the night temperatures plummeted across all other weather stations in the Kashmir valley Srinagar, Dec 25: Minimum temperatures decreased at most places in Kashmir as the valley continued to reel under intense cold conditions, leading to the freezing of several water bodies and water supply lines in many areas. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 7.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night — down from the previous night’s minus 6.6 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said on…

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