Heatwave Crisis in J&K: Officials Advise Precautionary Measures

Beat the Heat: Srinagar Administration Warns of Heat-Related Illnesses

Srinagar District Magistrate Issues Advisory Amid Heatwave Conditions Srinagar, May 21, 2025 : As temperatures continue to rise sharply across Jammu & Kashmir, the District Magistrate Srinagar has issued a public advisory to safeguard residents from the prevailing heatwave conditions. The advisory, released by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), urges people to take precautionary measures to prevent heat-related illnesses and ensure public safety. Key Recommendations for Residents The advisory outlines essential steps to help residents cope with the extreme heat: Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water, lemon juice, and buttermilk…

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

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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Breaking Records: Srinagar’s Coldest Night in 24 Years

Breaking Records: Srinagar’s Coldest Night in 24 Years

Srinagar Shivers: Record-Breaking Cold Brings Life to a Standstill Srinagar 21 Dec: The picturesque valley of Srinagar has always been a winter wonderland, but this year, it turned into an icy ordeal. The city recently experienced its coldest night in 24 years, with temperatures plunging to a bone-chilling -8.5°C. This extreme weather, part of the infamous 40-day winter period known as ‘Chillai-Kalan,’ has transformed the daily lives of locals and made survival a challenge. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into the causes, effects, and historical significance of this record-breaking…

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