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Possibility of Light Snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir Due to Western Disturbances

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Possibility of Light Snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir Due to Western Disturbances

As prolonged dry spell in Kashmir continues, the Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid on Friday organised a prayer for its end. A large number of people across the Kashmir valley participated in the prayers The Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid, overseeing the grand mosque of Kashmir in Srinagar, said the prayers were conducted in various mosques, dargahs and shrines as dry weather has impacted lives of people. A feeble western disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir with a possibility of light snowfall over isolated places in the higher reaches, according to…

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Kashmir in Grip of Severe Cold Wave, Minimum Temperatures Plummet

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Kashmir in Grip of Severe Cold Wave, Minimum Temperatures Plummet

Minimum temperatures in several parts of Kashmir have dropped below the minus three degrees Celsius-mark as a cold wave sweeps the region. Kashmir is currently in the grip of “Chilla-i-Kalan”, a 40-day harsh winter period, when temperatures drop considerably leading to freezing of water bodies, including the Dal Lake, as well as water in supply lines. The chances of snowfall are the highest during this period and most areas, especially the higher reaches, receive heavy snowfall. “Chilla-i-Kalan” will end on January 31 and will be followed by the 20-day “Chilla-i-Khurd”…

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Frozen Symphony: Pir Panjal Sings in Snow, Pahalgam a Chilling Chorus

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Frozen Symphony: Pir Panjal Sings in Snow, Pahalgam a Chilling Chorus

A thick blanket of snow has covered the upper reaches of Pir Panjal region, thus leading to dip in temperature affecting normal life. Meanwhile, unscheduled power curtailments are further adding to the woes of people amid inclement weather conditions, including snowfall, which resulted in the closure of Mughal Road. Upper reaches experienced snowfall for two days last week while plain and low-lying areas received rainfall. Presently, upper reaches of Pir Panjal region, including Mandi, Saujiyan, Loran, Surankote, Mughal Road, Thanamandi, DKG, Darhal, Kandi, Budhal were under snow cover. Some parts…

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