Snow and Showers Revive Kashmir’s Winter Charm: A Comprehensive Overview Srinagar 28 Feb 2025: After an extended dry spell that left Jammu and Kashmir grappling with a severe precipitation deficit, the recent wet spell has provided some much-needed relief. The overall shortfall has been reduced from 80 percent to 65 percent, thanks to the recent snow and rainfall. This revival of winter weather has brought hope to various sectors, including agriculture and tourism, while also presenting challenges. Meteorological Department Forecast: The latest forecast from the Meteorological Department indicates further improvements.…
Read MoreTag: #TravelAdvisory
Snowfall and Rain Forecast for Kashmir: Travel and Agricultural Advisory Issued
Fresh Snow in Higher Reaches of Valley, Gondola Services Suspended in Gulmarg Srinagar, February 26, 2025 – The weather in Kashmir continues to remain wet, with moderate snowfall recorded in the higher reaches and rainfall across most of the plains. Authorities have suspended gondola services at the famous tourist resort of Gulmarg for the day due to the inclement weather. Snowfall and Weather Forecast Director of Met Srinagar, Mukhtar Ahmed, reported that the upper reaches of the Valley experienced fresh snowfall on Wednesday, with “moderate to heavy” snowfall in some…
Read MoreGulmarg Glows with Fresh Snowfall: Government Issues Winter Travel Advisory
Gulmarg glows in fresh snow; Govt issues winter travel advisory Srinagar, Dec 8: The higher reaches of Kashmir, including the ski resort of Gulmarg, received fresh snowfall on Sunday even as the Meteorological Department (MeT) has predicted more precipitation during the next 24 hours. However, the snowfall disrupted traffic on some key routes. The Mughal Road, which connects south Kashmir’s Shopian district to the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu division, was closed due to snow accumulation. The Sinthan Pass in Kishtwar also became impassable, causing travel disruptions in…
Read More