Kashmir’s cherry harvest brings seasonal buzz to valley
Kashmir’s cherry orchards are abuzz with activity as the 2025 cherry harvest season kicks into high gear, bringing a vibrant seasonal energy to the valley. Farmers in regions like Ganderbal, Shopian, and Pulwama are reaping the rewards of favorable weather and advanced horticultural techniques, resulting in a bountiful yield of the valley’s prized cherries, the […]
Srinagar hits season’s hottest day at 31.5°C amid heatwave in J&K
Srinagar, May 18, 2025: The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, recorded its hottest day of the season on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with temperatures soaring to 31.5°C, as reported by the Kashmir News Observer . This marked a significant spike in heatwave conditions across parts of J&K UT, with the Meteorological Department noting […]
Srinagar swelters at 30°C as dry spell persists until may 18
Srinagar, May 16, 2025: Srinagar recorded a high of 30°C on Thursday, marking a significant temperature spike as heatwave conditions intensified across Jammu and Kashmir, with Jammu soaring to a scorching 40.4°C. The Meteorological Department has forecasted that the ongoing dry spell will continue across the region until the evening of May 18, with maximum […]
Srinagar’s Dal Lake enchants tourists with timeless shikara rides
Srinagar, April 30, 2025 – Amidst the serene beauty of Jammu and Kashmir’s Dal Lake, tourists are flocking to experience the iconic Shikara rides, a hallmark of Srinagar’s cultural and natural charm. The tranquil waters, framed by the majestic Zabarwan hills, offer visitors a picturesque escape, even as the region grapples with an unprecedented April […]
Pahalgam records all-time hottest april, Srinagar hits 80-year high
Srinagar, April 30, 2025 – The Kashmir Valley is facing an unprecedented heatwave, with Pahalgam recording its hottest April day ever at 27.8°C, surpassing the previous record of 27.4°C set on April 28, 1979. Srinagar recorded 30.8°C, the second-highest April temperature in the city’s history, just below the 31.1°C record from April 20, 1946. These […]
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviews summer preparedness in high-level meeting
JAMMU, April 29, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu on Tuesday to assess the summer preparedness of key government departments. The session focused on ensuring seamless delivery of essential services and addressing challenges posed by rising temperatures across the Union Territory. The […]
Jammu & Kashmir weather forecast and alerts – April 29, 2025
SRINAGAR, April 29, 2025 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its morning weather bulletin for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting a prolonged dry spell with rising temperatures and potential heatwave conditions across the Union Territory. Residents, farmers, and travelers are urged to take precautions as hot and dry weather dominates the region. The IMD […]
Srinagar records second hottest april day in nearly eight decades at 30.4°C
Srinagar, April 16, 2025: Srinagar experienced its second highest maximum temperature ever recorded in April, reaching 30.4°C on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, according to the Meteorological Department . This temperature, 10.2°C above the seasonal average, marked the hottest April day in the city in nearly eight decades, with the all-time record of 31.1°C set on […]