Jammu and Kashmir on high alert as severe weather looms
Srinagar, October 5, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir is bracing for a severe weather event as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rainfall, snowfall, and thunderstorms across the Union Territory from October 5 to 7, 2025. The inclement weather, driven by a potent Western Disturbance, is expected to bring significant disruptions, including potential landslides, road […]
Heavy rains flood Srinagar streets
Srinagar, September 2, 2025 – Heavy downpours battered several parts of Kashmir on Monday evening, leading to widespread waterlogging and flooded streets in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials reported significant disruptions to daily life, with commuters and shopkeepers facing major inconveniences as key areas turned into virtual rivers. The relentless rain, accompanied by […]
Srinagar braces for intense heatwave as mercury set to cross 35°C mark
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – An unprecedented heatwave is gripping the Kashmir Valley, with independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif Keng warning that Srinagar’s temperatures may surpass 35°C over the next three days. The forecast, reported by Kashmir Observer and JK Updates on June 18, 2025, comes amid a prolonged dry spell and a 26% rainfall […]
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 […]