J&K faces 86% rainfall deficit amid dry spell

Jammu, December 11, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing an 86% rainfall deficit this season due to a prolonged dry spell, according to the India Meteorological Department . The low rainfall is affecting farmers and agriculture, especially rabi crops like wheat and mustard. Soil moisture is decreasing, which may reduce crop yields in the coming […]
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 […]