Pahalgam sparkles under season’s first snowfall
Pahalgam, October 7, 2025 – The scenic valley of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district awoke to the season’s first snowfall today, blanketing houses, trees, and surrounding landscapes in a fresh layer of white, signaling an early onset of winter in the region. Fresh snow was also reported in nearby Aru Valley, delighting locals […]
Srinagar records hottest june night in history at 25.0°C
Srinagar, June 25, 2025 – Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, marked a historic weather event on June 25, 2025, recording its hottest-ever June night with a minimum temperature of 25.0°C, surpassing the previous record of 24.6°C set on June 29, 1978. This unprecedented spike, reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and […]
Srinagar records 4th hotest June night in 134 years amid intense heatwave
Srinagar, June 24, 2025 – Srinagar, the heart of Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital, endured its fourth hottest June night in 134 years, with the mercury settling at 23.2°C on June 21, 2025, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This blistering night, part of the 21-day summer period known as ‘Wahrat,’ marks a […]
J&K braces for four more days of intense heatwave, temperatures soar across region
Srinagar, June 11, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir is enduring a relentless heatwave, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting scorching conditions for at least four more days. The extreme weather, gripping both the Jammu and Kashmir divisions, has pushed temperatures to record highs, prompting authorities to issue advisories for residents and stakeholders, including those preparing […]
IndiGo flight 6E-2142 survives harrowing hailstorm, lands safely in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 22, 2025 – IndiGo Flight 6E-2142, en route from Delhi to Srinagar, faced a terrifying ordeal when it encountered severe turbulence caused by a sudden hailstorm, damaging the aircraft’s nose cone and sparking panic among its 227 passengers. The Airbus A321 (registration VT-IMD) made a safe emergency landing at Srinagar’s Sheikh ul-Alam International […]