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MeT Predicts Light Rain Spell in Jammu and Kashmir From October 7

November 4, 2023 Editor

The meteorological department said that the weather was mainly clear across the union territory during the day. The meteorological department said that the weather was mainly clear across Jammu and Kashmir during the day. “There was light snowfall in higher reaches particularly in Sonamarg and Gurez on Thursday night. However, the weather improved and was mostly dry today,” said an official of MeT. After overnight rains and snowfall over higher reaches of Kashmir, the weather improved in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The meteorological department said that the weather was…

Widespread rain and snowfall likely in J&K from tomorrow

October 13, 2023 Editor

The J&K office of MeT said that the weather was mainly clear on Thursday but will become cloudy towards Friday evening with possibility of rain and snowfall over higher reaches during the night at scattered places of J&K Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir will be hit by consecutive Western Disturbances which will bring widespread rains and snowfall between October 14 and 18, the MeT department said on Thursday. The J&K office of MeT said that the weather was mainly clear on Thursday but will become cloudy towards Friday evening with possibility…

Kashmir experiences first major rains of autumn season

October 10, 2023 Editor

The weather turned cloudy in the afternoon with mild to heavy rains in the evening, particularly in central and north Kashmir areas The first major rains of the autumn season lashed parts of Kashmir on Monday as a Western Disturbance hit the region, bringing down the temperatures. The weather turned cloudy in the afternoon with mild to heavy rains in the evening, particularly in central and north Kashmir areas. The region witnessed dusty winds after weeks of mostly dry weather. “The rainfall has started across Kashmir and a few parts…

Adverse weather conditions impact Rice and Apple Crop in Kashmir: Cold Wave, Rain, and Hailstorm Cause Damage

June 3, 2023 Editor

Rain, frequent windstorm and hailstorm has severely impacted horticulture and agriculture – the mainstay of Kashmir’s rural economy. The erratic weather has plunged temperature several degrees below normal in Kashmir. In June, people are still wearing woollens. At Daragam village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, it’s a double whammy for Bilal Ahmad. Not only his paddy seedlings are failing before plantation due to erratic weather and cold, a severe hailstorm has badly damaged his apple and cherry crops. Bilal’s family of six, entirely dependent on farming, is now despairing.…

Rain, Storm uproots trees, snapped power supply in J&K

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 Editor

Overnight thunderstorm and rain in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir disrupted normal life while plunging a large areas in darkness as power lines were snapped. However, no injuries or loss of life was reported in Jammu, Reasi, Samba, Kathua, Kupwara, and Anantnag, which were worst-affected by high velocity winds. Parts of Rajouri and Udhampur were also affected by the storm. In Jammu district, power lines and electric poles were damaged as many trees were uprooted. It was only after Jammu Municipal Corporation staff and power development department (PDD) workers…

Rain, Snow forecast for next 4 days across valley: MET

October 31, 2018 Editor

The Meteorological department on Tuesday issued an advisory for Jammu and Kashmir predicting moderate rain or snow over the state between October 31 and November 3, which could lead to temporary closure of highways. The advisory issued by Sonam Lotus, director Meteorological department said a spell of light to moderate rain and snow is likely over higher reaches of the mountainous state from the night of October 31 to November 3, with maximum intensity on November 1 and 2. The MET office said a fresh western disturbance is most likely…

Rain, Snow expected across Kashmir Valley, Avalanche warning for high-altitude areas

February 24, 2018 Editor

Third wet spell of the winter is expected across Kashmir tonight and it is likely to bring heavy rain and snowfall in the region during the next two days, the meteorological department said. Downpour is expected to begin across the state tonight and it will last till Sunday. “Moderate to heavy rainfall and snowfall is likely to occur on Saturday and it will gradually decrease,” Mukhtar Ahmad, deputy director, Srinagar Meteorological Centre, said. Precipitation in Kashmir is mostly caused by the western disturbance, an extratropical storm originating in the Mediterranean…

Rain, landslides force closure of NH for 2nd day

March 19, 2016 Editor

A continuous spell of moderate to heavy rain and intermittent snow triggered landslides, forcing the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway for the second consecutive day today. The downpour, continuing with fewer pauses over the past 36 hours, triggered fresh landslides at several places along the national highway, the only road link connecting the Kashmir valley with Jammu division, an official of the state Traffic Department said. Two civilians died on Thursday when the vehicle in which they were travelling skidded off the highway and fell into a gorge during…

Rain, Snow end dry spell in Kashmir valley

December 11, 2015 Editor

There was snowfall in the higher reaches of the Kashmir valley today while rain lashed the plains, breaking a long spell of cold and dry conditions ahead of the 40-day “Chillai Kalan”, less than two weeks away. The plains in the Valley received rain since early in the morning while the upper reaches received snow. The downpour led to respite from the freezing cold after nights with sub- zero temperatures. The Meteorological Department forecast widespread rain in the Valley and snowfall in the upper reaches during the next two days.…

Rain, Snowfall in Kashmir leads to sharp drop in temperature

October 26, 2015 Editor

Incessant rain in the plains and snow in the hills on Sunday saw Kashmiris shivering as the maximum temperatures dropped by eight to 10 degrees below normal here. The traditional Kashmiri ‘pheran’ was worn by locals in the countryside today. The elderly locals were seen holding the earthen fire pots woven in wicker baskets called ‘kangri’ under their pherans. “It is like ‘Chillai Kalan’. I am wearing two jerseys under the pheran and still feeling cold,” said 75-year-old Ghulam Nabi of Ganderbal district. ‘Chillai Kalan’ is the 40-day period of…