News Topic:Rainfall

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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.

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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Truck-Eeco collision in Pattan claims life, leaves another injured

A person was killed and another injured after a road accident involving a truck and an Eeco vehicle bearing registration number JK04H-7988 at Hyderbeigh area of Pattan.
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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.

TRAI Report: Reliance Jio and Airtel dominate network performance in Katra and Udhampur; BSNL lags behind

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its latest IDT findings, revealing significant disparities in mobile network performance across the J&K.

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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India

As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.

Pulwama’s young students endure scorching heat as school construction stalls

For more than a year, young students at Government Upper Primary School (UPS) Chewakalan in Pulwama have been forced to study in sweltering, makeshift tin sheds.