Wet spell in Kashmir to persist until July 17, MeT issues yellow alert
Srinagar, July 15, 2025 – The Kashmir Valley is experiencing a prolonged wet spell, with the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecasting continued rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir until July 17. Following a brief rise in temperatures, light to moderate rainfall returned on Monday, cooling the region and prompting weather advisories from authorities. The Srinagar district administration […]
New bus service connects Jammu to Daddal Kalasara via Sunderbani
July 7, 2025, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir – In a significant step toward enhancing regional transport, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary flagged off a new daily bus service from Jammu to Daddal Kalasara via Sunderbani Bajabhain on July 6, 2025. This long-awaited service addresses the persistent demand for improved transportation in the far-flung areas of […]
Heavy rainfall disrupts Srinagar, Lal Chowk faces waterlogging
July 7, 2025, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir – Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Srinagar, including the iconic Lal Chowk, bringing much-needed relief from the recent heatwave but causing significant disruptions due to waterlogging and traffic chaos. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecasted light to moderate rain with the possibility of intense showers, which materialized […]
Srinagar braces for intense heatwave as mercury set to cross 35°C mark
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – An unprecedented heatwave is gripping the Kashmir Valley, with independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif Keng warning that Srinagar’s temperatures may surpass 35°C over the next three days. The forecast, reported by Kashmir Observer and JK Updates on June 18, 2025, comes amid a prolonged dry spell and a 26% rainfall […]
J&K weather alert: Dr. Mukhtar warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms across region
Srinagar, May 8, 2025 – Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the India Meteorological Department for Jammu and Kashmir, has issued an urgent weather alert, warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to lash the region from May 9 to May 12. The advisory highlights risks of flash floods, landslides, and disruptions, urging residents and authorities […]
Jammu-Srinagar national highway (NH-44) closed due to mudslide at Chamba Seri, Ramban
Ramban, May 8, 2025, 0730 hrs: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), a vital artery connecting Kashmir to Jammu and beyond, was closed in both directions early this morning due to a massive mudslide at Chamba Seri, Ramban district. Triggered by relentless rainfall, the blockage has stranded commuters and halted all vehicular movement, with authorities urging […]
Heavy rains cool Jammu, bring relief from scorching heat
Jammu, May 2, 2025 – Heavy rainfall swept across Jammu on Thursday, offering much-needed respite from the region’s intense summer heat. The showers, accompanied by strong winds and lightning, lowered temperatures significantly, providing relief to residents but also prompting alerts due to rising water levels in the Chenab River in the Akhnoor sector. The India […]
NH44 maintenance and restoration work in full swing across Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, April 27, 2025 – Restoration and maintenance efforts on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) are in full swing following severe damage caused by flash floods and landslides in Ramban district on April 19–20, 2025. The 250-km highway, a critical lifeline connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, was blocked at multiple points […]
Srinagar-Jammu highway to remain closed until monday for urgent repair work in Ramban
Ramban, April 26, 2025 – The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44), a critical lifeline connecting Kashmir with the rest of India, will remain closed from Saturday evening until Monday morning, April 28, 2025, to facilitate urgent repair work in Ramban district. The closure, announced by the District Administration Ramban and the National Highway Authority of India […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah chairs review meeting in Ramban to address flash flood aftermath
Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, April 26, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a critical review meeting at the Conference Hall Maitra in Ramban district to assess the ground situation following the devastating flash floods and landslides triggered by a cloudburst on April 20, 2025. Emphasising immediate relief, restoration, and rehabilitation, Abdullah reaffirmed the government’s […]