SRINAGAR — A lack of snowfall has led to empty ski resorts and holiday cancellations in the Indian Himalayas, with scientists linking the “unusual” winter to the El Nino weather phenomenon. The dry spell in Kashmir has pushed skiers to skip the popular resort of Gulmarg, one of the highest in the world, and left […]
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Water level in Jhelum hits lowest as dry spell continues in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — The water level in the Jhelum river has hit the lowest due to a prolonged dry spell in Kashmir, officials said here on Sunday. ”River Jhelum was flowing at -0.75 feet at Sangam (Anantnag district) and -0.86 feet at Asham (Bandipora district) on Sunday morning. This is the lowest water level in the […]
Srinagar records highest Maximum temperature in January after 14 years
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Due to prolonged dry spell, Srinagar, the Summer capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday recorded highest maximum temperature in the month of January after 14 years. According to Meteorological Department, many stations of Jammu and Kashmir recorded 6-8°C above the normal temperature. Srinagar recorded 15.0°C as the […]