News Topic:Rainfall
Kashmir
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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J&K
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.
J&K
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.
J&K
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.
J&K
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.
J&K
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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J&K
Thundershowers expected in Kashmir, heatwave in Jammu over next week
A series of thundershowers are forecasted for parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next week, with the weather predominantly affecting the Kashmir Valley.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
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