News Topic:Heatwave
J&K
Severe heatwave threatens J-K’s aquatic life, prompts protests over water scarcity
Jammu and Kashmir is bracing for a severe heatwave over the next four days, with temperatures hitting record highs and impacting both daily life and ecosystems.
Kashmir
Prolonged dry spell threatens crop growth and productivity in Kashmir
The ongoing prolonged dry spell this summer is causing immense distress among valley farmers, raising concerns about its severe impact on crop growth.
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Kashmir
Teenager drowns at Namblan waterfall amid heatwave
An 18-year-old boy, Moin Ahmad Lone, lost his life on Tuesday at the Namblan waterfall in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.
Education
DSEK orders change in school timings amid heatwave
The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Tuesday announced a revised school timing schedule to mitigate the effects of the ongoing heatwave in the Valley.
J&K
Kashmir braces for intermittent rain, improved temperatures
Kashmir is expected to experience a mix of sunny and cloudy conditions with intermittent rain showers over the next few days, according to a weather forecast.
Education
Heatwave prompts calls to adjust Kashmir school hours
With the persistent heatwave in Kashmir, teachers and parents urged the School Education Department to either adjust school timings or announce an additional summer break.
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Religion
Final Hajj flight returns to Srinagar, 11 pilgrims succumb to heat stroke
The final flight of the Hajj 2024, carrying 317 pilgrims, landed at Srinagar International Airport on Friday morning, marking the conclusion of this year's pilgrimage.
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J&K
Srinagar records hottest July day in 25 years as heatwave grips Valley
Amidst the heatwave across the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar has recorded the hottest July day in over two decades at 35.6 degrees Celsius.
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