News Topic:J&K Meteorological Department

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.

Heavy rainfall and flash floods expected in J-K

The Meteorological Department in Srinagar has issued a weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of potential flash floods, landslides, and mudslides.

Cloudburst triggers flood-like situation in Pulwama

A flood-like situation was witnessed in Keller and Achgoza areas of southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday after the cloudburst occurred at several places.

Srinagar records third highest temperature since 1981

Since 1981, the summer capital Srinagar has witnessed the third highest ever day temperature this summer season.

Meteorological Centre predicts rainfall and potential flood risks in J-K

With the overcast weather largely observed in J&K, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Friday predicted varied intensity rainfall in the UT.

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers

J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.