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 […]
Jammu and Kashmir braces for dry spell and heat wave

Srinagar, April 27, 2025 – The Meteorological Department has forecast a prolonged dry spell and potential heat wave across Jammu and Kashmir, with hot and dry conditions expected to persist until May 1, 2025. The advisory, issued by the department’s Srinagar center, warns of rising temperatures, particularly in the Jammu division, where heat wave conditions […]
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 […]
Kashmir weather set to improve from April 12, says meteorological department

Srinagar, April 11, 2025 – The Meteorological Department in Srinagar has forecast an improvement in weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir starting April 12, following a spell of light rain, snow, and gusty winds. The wet weather, which has affected the region since April 9, is expected to subside, ushering in a dry and stable […]
SMC initiates dewatering Operations amid heavy rainfall in Srinagar

Srinagar, March 15, 2025 – As heavy rainfall lashed Srinagar City on Saturday, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) swiftly mobilized its workforce and machinery to combat waterlogging across various neighborhoods. The intense downpour, which began early in the day, prompted immediate action from SMC teams, who were deployed to “ground zero” for dewatering operations to […]
Snow chaos in Gulmarg : Fresh snowfall triggers traffic jams on Highway

Gulmarg, Baramulla: The serene slopes of Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, turned chaotic on Saturday as fresh snowfall overnight led to significant traffic disruptions along the Srinagar-Gulmarg highway. The picturesque tourist destination, blanketed in a new layer of snow, saw an influx of visitors eager to witness the winter spectacle, only to be met with snarled […]
Fresh Snowfall blankets Sonamarg, boosting tourism hopes

Sonamarg ,February 27, 2025 -A fresh layer of snow has draped Sonamarg this week, turning the scenic hill station into a tranquil winter paradise and sparking excitement among locals and tourists alike. Following a dry spell earlier this winter, the snowfall, which began in the higher reaches of Kashmir around mid-February, has continued to grace […]