El Niño Warning for Kashmir: A Milder, Drier Winter Could Put Snow and Water Under Pressure

El Niño Warning for Kashmir: A Milder, Drier Winter Could Put Snow and Water Under Pressure

El Niño Warning for J&K: A Milder, Drier Winter Could Put Snow, Water and Tourism Under Pressure By: News Desk | 14 September 2026 Kashmir’s winter is unlikely to disappear — but it could arrive differently For Jammu and Kashmir, winter is much more than a season of cold. Snowfall replenishes mountain water stores, supports downstream river flows, sustains agriculture and horticulture, feeds springs and adds the white landscape on which much of the Valley’s winter-tourism economy depends. That is why the latest warning from the Meteorological Department deserves attention.…

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February 2026 Becomes One of the Driest Months in Jammu & Kashmir in Over 50 Years: Climate Alarm for Agriculture, Water & Himalayan Ecosystems

February 2026 Becomes One of the Driest Months in Jammu & Kashmir in Over 50 Years: Climate Alarm for Agriculture, Water & Himalayan Ecosystems

When Winter Didn’t Come: February 2026 Turns Into One of the Driest Months Ever Recorded in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 08 March 2026 A historic dry spell signals a deeper climate warning for the Himalayas Winter in the Himalayan region has always been associated with snow-covered mountains, periodic rain showers, and the slow replenishment of rivers that sustain millions of people across northern India. But in 2026, winter behaved very differently. February 2026 has gone down as one of the driest months in the recorded meteorological history…

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Kashmir Braces for Snow and Rain: Back-to-Back Western Disturbances Set to Hit J&K (Jan 22–28, 2026)

Kashmir Braces for Snow and Rain: Back-to-Back Western Disturbances Set to Hit J&K (Jan 22–28, 2026)

Kashmir is set to experience widespread rain and snowfall from today (Jan 22), as two back‑to‑back Western Disturbances grip Jammu & Kashmir. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy precipitation, possible highway disruptions, and avalanche risks, with peak activity expected on Jan 23 and again on Jan 27. By: Javid Amin | 21 January 2026 A Region Poised for Winter Extremes Kashmir, the picturesque Himalayan valley known for its dramatic landscapes and winter tourism, is bracing for another intense spell of winter weather. Beginning January 22, 2026,…

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