News Topic:J&K Meteorological Department

Flash flood warning issued for J&K amid gusty winds, heavy rain

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar issued a severe weather advisory Thursday, warning residents and tourists in Jammu and Kashmir of potential flash floods over the next 48 hours.

J&K braces for fresh spell of rain and snow

After the season’s first major widespread snowfall, Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness another spell of rain and snow from Monday evening, the MeT said.

Sonamarg coldest as night chill grips Kashmir Valley

Severe cold conditions continued across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday as minimum temperatures dipped well below freezing point at most places in the Kashmir Valley.

Heavy rain creates havoc in Jammu, bridge damaged on Jammu-Pathankot NH

Life came to a standstill today after several parts of the Jammu region witnessed flash-flood-like situations due to continuous heavy rainfall, causing damage.

Fury of winds causes two deaths, widespread damage across Valley

Kashmir Valley was rocked by a powerful windstorm late Sunday night that tore through homes, orchards, and public infrastructure, leaving behind scenes of chaos.

Jammu records season’s max 40 degree Celcius

The plains of Jammu on Thursday recorded the season’s maximum temperatures 40.4 degrees Celsius as a significant rise was witnessed in the day temperature.

Kashmir’s higher reaches witness fresh snowfall

The upper parts of the Kashmir Valley, including the popular tourist hubs of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received fresh snowfall overnight.

As weather improves, NH444 reopens, flights resume in Valley

The weather in Jammu and Kashmir showed noteworthy improvement from Saturday late evening following heavy snowfall in various parts of the region.

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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma

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