News Topic:J&K Meteorological Department
J&K
MeT forecasts heavy rain, flash flood risk
Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasts widespread rain and thundershowers across J&K through August 19, with heavy rainfall and flash flood risk peaking August 11.
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J&K
MeT forecasts rain and gusty winds in J&K
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday forecast generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across J&K.
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J&K
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
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.
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J&K
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.
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Jammu
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.
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Kashmir
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.
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J&K
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.
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