SRINAGAR — The Meteorological department today forecast intermittent rains and snow in parts of Jammu and Kashmir till March 16. An official said that there is a possibility of light rains and snow at scattered places of J&K from tonight. He said there is a possibility of light to moderate rains and snow over many […]
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Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir, as rain lashes plains
SRINAGAR — Rain lashed the plains, while higher reaches received fresh snowfall on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir. The Meterological (MeT) office has forecast light to moderate rain and snow in higher reaches on Monday, adding that a few higher reaches in north and central Kashmir might receive moderate to heavy snowfall. The weather is […]
Moderate rain, snow sets at rest fears of drought in J&K
SRINAGAR — Moderate rain and snow occurred in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours, ending the over 50-day-long dry spell. The Meteorological (MeT) office has forecasted more precipitation during the next 24 hours on Friday. Srinagar city recorded 3.4 cms of snowfall, Gulmarg 60 cms and Pahalgam 23 cms. Jammu city recorded 77.4 […]
Snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir, rain in plains
SRINAGAR — Incessant rain in the plains and moderate snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday broke the prolonged dry spell as water discharge in rivers, streams, and springs improved appreciably. Addressing the woes of thousands of people living in the Valley, almost all rivers, streams, and springs have started flowing […]
J&K braces for heavy rain, snowfall for next three days; MeT issues advisory
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir braced for heavy rain/snow as the Meteorological (MeT) department issued an advisory on Tuesday cautioning the authorities of inclement weather for three days. An advisory sent to the Divisional Commissioners of Kashmir and Jammu divisions by the MeT Department said, “A fresh active Western Disturbance (WD) is most likely to […]
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir, rain in plains
SRINAGAR — Higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Friday while the plains received intermittent rains, officials said here. The famous tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam received fresh overnight snowfall, the officials said. They said snowfall was also recorded in Anantnag, Zojila Pass, Banihal, Sadhna Pass, and Machil in Kupwara, and Razdan […]
After nearly two months, rain & snow break prolonged dry spell in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — After 50 days, the prolonged dry spell broke in Kashmir Valley on Thursday as rain lashed the plains and higher reaches recorded snowfall. Widespread jubilation started across Kashmir when people woke up as rain lashed the plains after such a long period. Scores of springs dried up and power generation from hydroelectric power […]
Rain, snow expected in J&K as Western Disturbance approaches
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological department Srinagar has said that Jammu and Kashmir is set to receive light to heavy rainfall and snowfall as fresh western disturbance is approaching. The disturbances are expected to cause widespread precipitation across the Union Territory. The weather is expected to remain mostly dry today with no significant rainfall predicted. However, […]
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches, rain in plains end dry spell in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — Fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rain in the plains ended the prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir valley, with the Meteorological Department forecasting a possibility of more precipitation over the next four days. Intermittent snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara and Sonmarg districts of the valley, officials […]
Parts of Kashmir likely to witness rain, snow till January 24: MeT
SRINAGAR — Minimum temperatures rose marginally across Kashmir, bringing residents some respite from the intense cold. The respite, however, is likely to be short-lived as several parts of the valley are expected to receive rain and snow till January 24, officials said on Sunday. Minimum temperatures across Kashmir were higher than usual on Saturday night. […]