SRINAGAR — A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snow while rain lashed the other parts, including the plains, of the valley on Saturday, officials said. Tulail and Gurez in Bandipora district of north Kashmir and Sinthan Top in south Kashmir received fresh overnight snow. Owing to the moderate snowfall, the […]
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MeT warns of heavy rain, snowfall in J&K from April 18-20, issues advisory
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological department today warned of heavy rain, snowfall and thunderstorm in Pirpanjal range of Jammu division and higher reaches of Kashmir division on April 18-20, with peak activity during April 18th night to April 19th late night. It said that adverse weather activities may lead to disruption of surface transport including Jammu-Srinagar […]
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir Valley, weather likely to improve afternoon
SRINAGAR — Many areas in Kashmir, including the plains, received fresh snowfall, while other parts of the Valley witnessed light to moderate rains on Saturday, officials said. The plains in Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama districts received fresh snowfall, while snowfall was also recorded in Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam tourist resorts, they said. Gurez in […]
Higher reaches of Kashmir get fresh snowfall, plains lashed by rain
SRINAGAR — A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rains lashed the plains on Thursday, officials said. The famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, Gurez in Bandipora, and a few other places received fresh snowfall overnight that continued till morning, they said. They said most plains, […]
MeT predicts intermittent rains, snow in J&K till March 16
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 […]
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 […]
MeT forecasts rain, snow in J&K; Dry weather expected from March 5
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department on Sunday predicted light to moderate rain and snowfall at isolated places across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours. Some areas, particularly in higher altitudes, may experience intermittent snowfall, while the plains could receive light rainfall. According to the data, widespread light to moderate rain and snow […]
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 […]