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Weather Alert for Jammu & Kashmir: Intense Showers, Windstorms & Travel Precautions for May 30-31 | Weather Forecast in J&K

May 29, 2025 Editor

Jammu & Kashmir Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms: Full Weather Forecast for May 30-31 Srinagar 29 May 2025: As the Western Disturbance approaches the Himalayan region, the Meteorological Department (MeT) has issued a comprehensive weather alert for Jammu & Kashmir. The region is expected to witness light to moderate rain and thunderstorms beginning May 28, peaking with heavy showers and gusty winds on May 30 and 31. The weather pattern may cause disruptions in daily life, especially for travelers, farmers, and those living in vulnerable areas. What’s Causing the…

Fierce Winds Tear Through Kashmir: Uprooted Trees, Traffic Disruptions & Safety Measures

May 19, 2025 Editor

Gusty Winds Lash Kashmir, Causing Widespread Damage Srinagar 19 May 2025: Kashmir was hit by strong gusty winds and rain, causing significant damage across multiple districts. Winds reaching speeds of 35-45 kmph uprooted trees, disrupted traffic, and damaged rooftops in Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla, and Bandipora. Severe Weather Causes Chaos The storm led to blocked roads, power outages, and structural damage. In Tangmarg and Chandilora Market, several residential houses suffered extensive damage, with rooftops either partially or completely blown off. Baramulla witnessed multiple roadblocks due to fallen debris, making movement difficult.…

Snowfall Woes: Rail and Road Traffic Hit in Kashmir

January 17, 2025 Editor

Banihal-Baramulla rail services suspended, Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road closed due to heavy snowfall; the traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway crawled; IMD has predicted wet spell ahead Fresh snowfall and light rains in Jammu and Kashmir prompted suspension of train services and closure of the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) road on Thursday. The weather office has predicted more bouts of snowfall between January 20 and 23 besides spells of wet weather, especially in the higher reaches of the valley, soon. The Himalayan valley received fresh snowfall in many parts, including in the tourist resorts of Pahalgam…

Kashmir Endures Intense Cold Wave: Srinagar Plunges to Minus 7°C

December 27, 2024 Editor

Kashmir reels under intense cold wave conditions; Srinagar recorded a low of minus 7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday night Srinagar, Dec 26: Intense cold wave conditions prevailed across Kashmir as the minimum temperatures settled several degrees below the freezing point, officials said on Thursday. There is a possibility of light snowfall over the higher reaches on Friday and Saturday as a Western Disturbance is set to impact the region, they said. The night temperature dropped at most places in Kashmir as the valley continued to reel under freezing conditions. The fall…

Brace Yourselves: Cold Wave Hits Kashmir, MeT Issues Yellow Alert

December 18, 2024 Editor

Yellow Alert! MeT Predicts Cold Wave in Kashmir For Next 1 Week Srinagar 18 Dec: Amid no forecast of a major weather activity till December 26, the local Meteorological department here has issued a yellow alert, predicting a cold wave at isolated regions for the next one week. According to the details available, the MeT has sounded a yellow warning for isolated regions, saying that the cold wave conditions would prevail for the next one week from December 17 to December 23. The warning has been issued for the isolated…

Sub-Zero Temperatures Descend on Kashmir: Pahalgam Registers Record Low of -6.9°C, Srinagar at -3.7°C

December 20, 2023 Editor

Kashmir Shivers Under Bitterly Cold Night: Season’s Lowest Temperatures Recorded A bone-chilling night engulfed South Kashmir on Tuesday as temperatures plunged across the region, marking the season’s coldest night so far. This biting cold wave, following a brief respite due to snowfall, sent shivers down residents’ spines and intensified the winter’s grip. According to Kashmir News Observer, sub-zero temperatures blanketed all weather stations in the region, leaving residents battling the relentless cold. Qazigund and Pahalgam emerged as the epicenters of this frigid night, recording a bone-chilling minus 4.2°C and minus…

Kashmir Braces for Travel Disruptions as Heavy Snowfall Triggers Highway Shutdowns

November 11, 2023 Editor

Heavy snowfall closes Mughal Road and the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road. Landslides and shooting stones make the Jammu-Srinagar highway non-motorable, say officials. Fresh snowfall at Zoji La triggers road closure. Police urge commuters to confirm roads’ status before beginning journey. Hill stations, including the ski resort of Gulmarg and the Sonamarg hill station, witness a fresh layer of snowfall. Heavy snow on higher reaches and rain in plains of J&K and Ladakh resulted in the closure of the all major roads and highways. Power outage was witnessed in many parts of Jammu…