Amarnath Yatra resumes as 16th Batch of 7,908 pilgrims leaves Jammu
Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, July 18, 2025 – The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed on Friday morning after a temporary suspension due to heavy rainfall, with the 16th batch comprising 7,908 pilgrims departing from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the holy cave shrine in the Kashmir Himalayas. The convoy, escorted by the Central […]
Srinagar: MET issues alert for heavy rainfall and flash floods in J&K
Srinagar, July 16, 2025: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a critical weather advisory warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslide risks across Jammu and Kashmir from July 16–17 and July 21–23, 2025. The advisory, released on Wednesday, urges residents and authorities to remain vigilant due to potential weather-related disruptions in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Even Demons Wouldn’t Do This: Invoke Adi Shankaracharya’s Wisdom to Stand Against Terror in Pahalgam
IEven Demons Wouldn’t Do This: Invoke Adi Shankaracharya’s Wisdom to Stand Against Terror in Pahalgam n the aftermath of the heart-wrenching terror attack in Pahalgam, voices are rising in unity and reflection. Drawing from the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya, a spiritual call has been made to stand with courage and clarity in the face of […]
Srinagar-Jammu highway reopens after landslide
Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir, May 3, 2025 – The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44), a critical lifeline connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, was restored for stranded traffic late Friday evening, May 2, 2025, after being blocked by a massive mudslide and landslide at the Chamba-Seri stretch in Ramban district. The highway’s reopening […]
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 […]
Chenab River water level rises in Akhnoor sector amid heavy rainfall
Akhnoor, May 2, 2025 – Heavy rainfall has triggered a significant rise in the Chenab River’s water level in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector, raising concerns about potential flooding and prompting local authorities to issue alerts. The surge, observed on Friday, has put villages along the riverbanks on high alert, with officials closely monitoring the […]
Katra-Domail highway cracks due to rain, traffic diverted to Panthal Road
Katra, March 1, 2025 – Continuous rainfall over the past few days has caused significant damage to the Katra-Domail Highway, a key route for pilgrims heading to the Mata Vaishno Devi and Shivkhori Temples in Jammu and Kashmir. Major cracks were spotted on the highway near Miyadi on Friday, February 28, prompting authorities to close […]
Jammu Tawi river hits 14 feet, flood risk grows
Jammu, February 28, 2025 – Persistent heavy rainfall has pushed the Jammu Tawi River to alarming levels, with the Flood Control Department reporting a water level of 14 feet , a threshold deemed dangerous. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as concerns mount over potential flooding in the Jammu region, urging residents—especially worshippers—to steer clear […]