Kashmir faces deep freeze: Coldest november in 17 years
Srinagar, November 29,2025: Kashmir is witnessing its coldest November in 17 years, with temperatures plunging below the freezing point across the valley. The sudden drop has affected daily life and raised concerns for agriculture, livestock, and local transport. Meteorological reports indicate that Srinagar and other low-lying as well as high-altitude areas are experiencing early frost, […]
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Kashmir till september 12: MeT
Srinagar, September 09: The Meteorological Department (MeT) has forecast rain and thunderstorms across several parts of Kashmir Valley till September 12. According to the MeT, intermittent showers accompanied by thunder and lightning are likely to occur, particularly during late afternoon and evening hours. The weather office has cautioned that the spell of rainfall may lead […]
Heavy rain, flash flood alert issued for Jammu and Kashmir from july 28–30: MET department
Srinagar, July 26: The Meteorological Department (MET) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall and potential flash floods across various regions of Jammu and Kashmir from July 28 to July 30, urging residents and authorities to stay vigilant. According to the MET advisory, a strong Western Disturbance is likely to affect the Union Territory, bringing […]
Amarnath Yatra resumes as 16th Batch of 7,908 pilgrims leaves Jammu
Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, July 18, 2025 – The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed on Friday morning after a temporary suspension due to heavy rainfall, with the 16th batch comprising 7,908 pilgrims departing from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for the holy cave shrine in the Kashmir Himalayas. The convoy, escorted by the Central […]
Srinagar: MET issues alert for heavy rainfall and flash floods in J&K
Srinagar, July 16, 2025: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a critical weather advisory warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslide risks across Jammu and Kashmir from July 16–17 and July 21–23, 2025. The advisory, released on Wednesday, urges residents and authorities to remain vigilant due to potential weather-related disruptions in […]
Wet spell in Kashmir to persist until July 17, MeT issues yellow alert
Srinagar, July 15, 2025 – The Kashmir Valley is experiencing a prolonged wet spell, with the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecasting continued rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir until July 17. Following a brief rise in temperatures, light to moderate rainfall returned on Monday, cooling the region and prompting weather advisories from authorities. The Srinagar district administration […]
Massive landslide at Zojila Pass blocks Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road
Srinagar, April 21, 2025 – A massive landslide struck the India Gate area of Zojila Pass on Sunday, April 20, 2025, severely disrupting traffic on the strategic Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road, a critical lifeline connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh. The landslide, which collapsed a large section of hillside, blocked the National Highway 1 route, stranding commuters and […]
MeT forecasts heavy rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms in Jammu & Kashmir from april 18-20
Srinagar, April 18, 2025 – The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir from April 18 to 20, 2025, with peak activity expected from the night of April 18 to late night on April 19. The advisory, directed to Divisional Commissioners of both […]