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J&K Weather Turns Hot and Humid Again: Kashmir Braces for Another Spell of Heat, Humidity and Sudden Rain

August 28, 2026 Editor

J&K Weather Forecast: Hot, Humid Conditions to Continue as Kashmir Faces Rising Heat and Sudden Rain By: News Desk | 27 Aug 2026 Kashmir Is Not Getting a Break From the Heat — But Rain Could Bring a Different Kind of Risk For a region normally associated with cool mountain air, August is ending on an unusually uncomfortable note. The latest forecast from the Meteorological Centre Srinagar indicates that Jammu & Kashmir will remain generally hot and humid, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers at scattered locations. But there…

Ladakh’s Air Map Is Changing: Thoise and Kargil Move Closer to Civilian Flights

August 23, 2026 Editor

Thoise & Kargil Airports Move Closer to Civilian Flights: Ladakh’s Air Connectivity Enters a New Phase By: News Desk | 22 Aug 2026 Ladakh air connectivity | Thoise Airport civilian flights | Kargil Airport civilian flights | Nubra Valley flights | Ladakh tourism Ladakh’s remote border regions could soon become significantly easier to reach by air. Plans to introduce civilian flight operations from Thoise Airport in Nubra Valley and Kargil Airport have moved forward following a high-level review involving the Ladakh administration, Ministry of Defence, Indian Air Force (IAF), Airports…

Srinagar Records Season’s Hottest Day at 35.9°C, Surpasses Jammu in Rare Weather Reversal as IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 Editor

Srinagar Records Season’s Hottest Day at 35.9°C, Turns Hotter Than Jammu as IMD Warns of Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risk By: News Desk | 18 July 2026 Valley Witnesses Extraordinary Summer Heat While Weather Department Warns of Cloudburst-Like Events and Flash Flood Risk In an extraordinary weather event that underscores the growing impact of climate variability in the Himalayan region, Srinagar recorded its hottest day of the 2026 summer at 35.9°C, a temperature rarely experienced in the Kashmir Valley. Even more remarkable was the fact that Srinagar turned hotter…

Srinagar Sizzles at 34.2°C: Valley Records Second-Highest July Temperature as Kashmir Faces Intensifying Heatwave

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Editor

Srinagar Records Second-Highest July Temperature at 34.2°C, Raising Climate Change Concerns Across Kashmir By: News Desk | 16 July 2026 Historic July Heat Raises Fresh Climate Concerns Across Kashmir Srinagar has witnessed one of its hottest July days in recorded history, with the mercury soaring to 34.2°C, making it the second-highest July temperature ever recorded in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The reading comes just short of the all-time July record of 35.0°C, recorded in 2013, and signals yet another reminder that Kashmir’s climate is undergoing noticeable changes.…

Amarnath Yatra May Get a Third Route via Drass: Can the Zojila Tunnel Transform the Sacred Pilgrimage?

July 10, 2026 Editor

Amarnath Yatra May Get a Third Route via Drass: A New Chapter for One of India’s Most Sacred Pilgrimages By: News Desk | 09 July 2026 A proposal to develop a third route to the Holy Amarnath Cave through Drass in Ladakh could significantly reshape the future of the annual pilgrimage. If approved after detailed technical and environmental studies, the new route would provide an alternative to the existing Baltal and Pahalgam routes. Supporters believe it could make the pilgrimage shorter, more accessible for elderly devotees, and better connected through…

KCCI Raises Strong Objections to Draft J&K Lease & Rent Policies, 2026

July 3, 2026 Editor

KCCI Submits Representation Against Draft J&K Lease & Rent Policies, 2026 By: News Desk | 02 July 2026 The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has formally submitted a comprehensive representation to the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, voicing strong objections to several provisions contained in the Draft Jammu & Kashmir Lease Policy, 2026 and the Draft Jammu & Kashmir Rent & Licensing Policy, 2026. The Chamber has cautioned that the proposed framework, if adopted without revision, could have far-reaching consequences for commerce, tourism,…

Kashmir Heavy Rain and Hailstorm: Srinagar Waterlogging, Crop Damage and Climate Warning

June 23, 2026 Editor

Kashmir Weather Alert: Heavy Rain, Hailstorm Disrupt Srinagar Life as Extreme Weather Pattern Raises Concerns By: Javid Amin | 22 June 2026 Waterlogging in Srinagar, hail damage in North Kashmir and tourism disruptions highlight growing climate challenges in the Valley Kashmir witnessed another spell of intense weather activity as heavy rainfall and hailstorms swept across the Valley, disrupting normal life and exposing weaknesses in urban drainage systems and mountain preparedness. From waterlogged streets of Srinagar to hail-hit orchards in North Kashmir, the sudden weather shift affected commuters, traders, farmers and…

Zojila Tunnel Achieves Historic Breakthrough: A New Era of All-Weather Connectivity for Ladakh Begins

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Editor

Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough Marks Historic Step Towards Year-Round Kashmir-Ladakh Connectivity By: Javid Amin | 09 June 2026 World’s Highest and Longest Bi-Directional Road Tunnel Nears Completion After Major Engineering Milestone A Historic Breakthrough Beneath the Himalayas In a landmark moment for India’s infrastructure sector, the Zojila Tunnel project achieved its final breakthrough on Tuesday, marking the completion of excavation for what is set to become the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at such a high altitude. The breakthrough was triggered remotely by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin…

Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough Expected May 2026: Kashmir–Ladakh All-Weather Connectivity Boost

April 12, 2026 Editor

Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough Expected May 2026: Kashmir–Ladakh All-Weather Connectivity Boost By: Javid Amin | 12 April 2026 A Tunnel Through Time and Terrain: Kashmir’s Gateway to Ladakh Nears Reality High in the rugged Himalayas, where snow walls rise like fortresses and roads disappear for months, a quiet engineering revolution is nearing a historic milestone. The Zojila Tunnel, one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, is now on the verge of a breakthrough. With just around 325 meters of excavation remaining, engineers expect to complete the tunneling phase by May 2026—a…

Winter Snowfall Crucial for Kashmir’s Agriculture and Water Security, Warn Experts

January 10, 2026 Editor

Winter Snowfall Crucial for Kashmir’s Agriculture, Water Security and Economy: Experts Warn By: Javid Amin | 09 January 2026 Winter Snowfall Is the Lifeline of Kashmir, Experts Say Kashmir’s agriculture, horticulture, and water security are inseparably linked to winter snowfall, and any prolonged dry spell could trigger a cascading crisis across the Valley’s economy and ecology, experts have warned. As Kashmir witnesses increasingly erratic winters, scientists, hydrologists, and agricultural specialists caution that declining snowfall is no longer just a seasonal concern but a structural threat to food production, drinking water…