IMD issues Avalanche alert for Ganderbal, helplines activated
Ganderbal, Feburary 14,2026: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a formal avalanche warning for the higher reaches of Ganderbal district, cautioning residents, tourists and transporters against venturing into snow-bound and avalanche-prone areas. According to the IMD advisory, recent heavy snowfall combined with unstable snow accumulation has significantly increased the risk of avalanches in elevated […]
Cold wave grips Srinagar: Dal lake freezes amid intense winter chill
Srinagar, January 31,2026- Srinagar continues to reel under the intense cold wave, as low temperatures persist across the city, affecting daily life and mobility. Visuals from Dal Lake reveal freezing conditions, highlighting the severity of the winter chill gripping the Kashmir Valley. Authorities have urged residents to take precautions, particularly the elderly and children, to […]
Cold wave intensifies across Kashmir; higher reaches receive light snowfall
Srinagar, January 6, 2026- Light snowfall was recorded in the higher reaches of Kashmir on Sunday, while the plains experienced dry weather, leading to a further intensification of the cold wave across the Valley. The fresh spell of snow has caused temperatures to dip sharply, with night temperatures remaining well below the seasonal average. According […]
Gulmarg records -8.8°C as sub-zero temperatures grip Kashmir
Srinagar, January 5,2026-Kashmir continues to experience severe cold as Gulmarg recorded a chilling -8.8°C, marking one of the lowest temperatures in the region this winter. The sub-zero temperatures have affected daily life, with locals bracing against the extreme cold. Meteorological officials stated that the cold wave is expected to persist in the valley and hilly […]
IMD forecasts rain, snow in Kashmir valley
Srinagar, December 29,2025— The India Meteorological Department has forecast a spell of rain and snowfall across the Kashmir Valley starting December 30, bringing a change in prevailing dry and cold conditions. According to the IMD, a fresh western disturbance is expected to impact Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in light to moderate rain in lower areas […]
Frost-covered Kashmir: Shopian leads the Chill, Srinagar follows close
Srinagar, December 2,2025: The Kashmir Valley continued to reel under intense cold conditions as temperatures dipped further overnight. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of –2.5°C, marking one of the coldest nights of the season so far. The harsh cold wave has led to partially frozen water bodies and increased frost formation on roads and rooftops […]
Kashmir braces for first flakes: Light snow likely on dec 2–3
Kashmir, November 21,2025-The Jammu & Kashmir Meteorological Department has forecast light snow across parts of the Kashmir Valley on December 2–3, signalling a possible shift towards colder winter conditions. According to the MeT Department, higher reaches of the Valley are expected to receive light snowfall, while plains may witness cloudy weather, a dip in temperatures, […]
Srinagar shivers as temperature drops below freezing point
Srinagar, 13 November,2025: The mercury in Srinagar plunged to minus 2.1°C last night, marking the coldest night of the season so far as Kashmir continues to reel under an intense cold wave. The sharp dip in temperature led to the formation of a thin layer of frost on vehicles and rooftops, signalling the early onset […]