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Kashmir Under Weather Alert as Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and Thunderstorms Lash Valley; MeT Warns of Flash Floods and Landslides

June 5, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Valley Battles Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and Flash Flood Threat; Weather Set to Improve After June 6 By: Javid Amin | 05 May 2026 MeT warns of landslides, mudslides and localized flooding as an active weather system keeps Kashmir under a spell of rain and thunderstorms The Kashmir Valley remained under the grip of an active weather system on Friday evening, with widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and isolated hailstorms affecting several districts and prompting fresh warnings from meteorological authorities. From Srinagar’s rain-soaked boulevards to the mist-covered meadows of…

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…

Fresh Snowfall Blankets Kashmir’s Higher Reaches; Rain Predicted in Plains Over Next 24 Hours

February 11, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Snowfall & Rain Forecast: Fresh Snow in Higher Reaches, Rain in Plains | 24-Hour Weather Update By: Javid Amin | 11 February 2026 Western Disturbance Brings Mixed Weather — Snow in Mountains, Showers in Valleys | Travelers Advised to Expect Fluctuating Conditions A winter spectacle with shifting skies Over the past 24 hours, Kashmir has witnessed fresh snowfall across its higher reaches, while several lower-lying areas and plains received intermittent rainfall and cloudy conditions, according to meteorological data and official reports. From iconic hill stations like Gulmarg and Sonmarg…

Rain lashes parts of Kashmir, Sonmarg, Gurez receives fresh snowfall

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 Editor

Gurez and some other upper reaches, including tourist resort of Sonmarg, received fresh snowfall on Thursday while rain lashed other parts of Kashmir valley, resulting in considerable dip in the maximum temperature. A Met department spokesperson told a news agency fairly widespread rain and thundershowers would occur in Kashmir valley during the next 48 hours under the influence of a Western Disturbance (WD), which is active in the region. Much to the surprise, Gurez sector of Kashmir’s Bandipora district, received light to moderate snow since this afternoon, resulting in dip…