J&K CM Omar Abdullah orders high alert in J&K as heavy rains spark flood, landslide fears
Srinagar, 24 August ,2025– In a swift response to the intensifying weather conditions, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed all relevant departments to remain on high alert as heavy rains continue to lash the region. The advisory comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of potential flash floods, landslides, […]
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 […]
Heatwave sweeps Jammu region, Samba sizzles at 43.9°C
Jammu, June 9, 2025 – An intense heatwave has gripped the Jammu region, with temperatures soaring above 40°C for the third consecutive day, pushing residents and infrastructure to their limits. Samba recorded the highest temperature in the region at a scorching 43.9°C, while Jammu city followed closely at 42.7°C, according to the local meteorological department. […]
Kashmir’s farmers brace for heatwave as paddy season takes root
In Kashmir, the paddy planting season has begun under the strain of an intense heatwave and prolonged dry spell, threatening farmers’ livelihoods. The India Meteorological Department recorded Srinagar’s temperature at 32.2°C and Qazigund at 33°C, 8.6 degrees above normal. In Ganderbal’s villages like Saloora, Arhama, and Tulmulla, irrigation canals are dry, borewells are inadequate, and […]
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 […]