News Topic:Rainfall
Kashmir
Horticulture Department recommends urgent fungicide spray for hailstorm-hit apple orchards
Amid growing concerns among farmers due to recent incessant rains and hailstorms in South Kashmir, the HDO Shadimarg has issued urgent recommendations.
Kashmir
Kashmir’s higher reaches receive fresh snowfall
The upper reaches of Kashmir, including the famous ski resort of Gulmarg, experienced fresh snowfall on Sunday, bringing a picturesque white blanket to the region.
Kashmir
Dry spell affects saffron cultivation in Kashmir
The dry spell in Kashmir has had a devastating impact on saffron production this year, with yields dropping by 50 to 70 percent compared to previous years.
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Shallabugh Wetland dries up, migratory birds absent
The Shallabugh Wetland in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, once a haven for migratory birds, has dried up completely, leaving no water for these birds to thrive in.
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October ends with severe rainfall deficit in J-K, Ladakh
Jammu and Kashmir recorded a significant rainfall deficit of 74% in October, while neighbouring Ladakh faced an even higher shortfall of 89%.
Kashmir
No snowfall expected in Kashmir plains for next 10 days
Despite circulating rumours, independent weather forecaster Kashmir Weather clarified that there is no forecast of snowfall in the plains over the next 10 days.
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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.
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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.
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Sketches of Pahalgam attack suspects released
Security agencies on Wednesday released sketches of three suspected militants believed to be behind the deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam.
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Shutdown in Kashmir in protest of Pahalgam civilian killings
Businesses and educational institutions across Kashmir are shut in protest against the attack that killed more than 20 people on Tuesday.
Pahalgam Killings: Taxi Operators’ Union and BJP Pulwama protest, condemn attack
Anger and grief swept through Pulwama on Wednesday as the Taxi Operators' Union and the BJP unit held protests against the killings of 28 civilians in Baisaran, Pahalgam.
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Shopian youth undertakes solo run from Uri to Dubjan to highlight drug abuse
A young boy from Shopian, Danish Hameed Mir, embarked on a solo run on Friday morning from Kaman Post in the Uri sector of Baramulla, aiming to reach Dubjan village.
Over 10 years after the POSH Act, are women safe at workplaces?
Harassment and violence against women remain a significant and escalating issue in our society, both in the national and local context.