Kashmir freezes: Srinagar at -3.9°C, Shopian coldest at -6.2°C
Srinagar, November 26,2025– The Kashmir Valley is experiencing an intense cold spell as temperatures continue to dip below freezing point, with Srinagar recording a low of -3.9°C and Shopian in South Kashmir emerging as the coldest place in the region at -6.2°C. The chill, exacerbated by a strong cold wave and clear skies, has intensified […]
Gulmarg welcomes season’s first snowfall, tourists rejoice
Gulmarg, October 6,2025: The world-famous hill station of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir received the season’s first snowfall, transforming the picturesque landscape into a breathtaking winter wonderland. The upper reaches of the region, including Apharwat and Kongdori, were blanketed in a layer of fresh snow, drawing excitement among tourists and locals alike. Visitors from across […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Heavy rains cool Jammu, bring relief from scorching heat
Jammu, May 2, 2025 – Heavy rainfall swept across Jammu on Thursday, offering much-needed respite from the region’s intense summer heat. The showers, accompanied by strong winds and lightning, lowered temperatures significantly, providing relief to residents but also prompting alerts due to rising water levels in the Chenab River in the Akhnoor sector. The India […]
Jammu & Kashmir weather forecast and alerts – April 29, 2025
SRINAGAR, April 29, 2025 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released its morning weather bulletin for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting a prolonged dry spell with rising temperatures and potential heatwave conditions across the Union Territory. Residents, farmers, and travelers are urged to take precautions as hot and dry weather dominates the region. The IMD […]
Dramatic weather grips Sinthan top, Kokernag, as snowfall transforms South Kashmir
Kokernag, April 19, 2025: Fresh snowfall blanketed Sinthan Top, the iconic mountain pass in South Kashmir’s Kokernag region, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, turning its alpine landscape into a stunning winter vista. The dramatic weather event, fueled by a potent Western Disturbance, brought heavy snow to the 3,748-meter-high pass, leading to the temporary closure of […]
Hailstorm and rainfall strike Baramulla, marking fresh weather disturbance in North Kashmir
Baramulla, April 19, 2025: A sudden hailstorm coupled with rainfall hit Baramulla district in North Kashmir on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 12:35 PM IST, causing concern among residents and farmers. The brief but intense weather event, lasting about one minute in Baramulla town, signalled a fresh weather disturbance driven by an active Western […]