News Topic:Weather

J-K records most dry and warm January in 43 years

Jammu and Kashmir encountered an unprecedentedly dry and warm January, marking the driest and warmest month in 43 years, as revealed by Meteorological Centre Srinagar.

MeT predicts weather changes in J-K

The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating potential weather changes in Jammu and Kashmir, with light snow and rain expected from February 18 to 20.

Normalcy returns to Kashmir as aerial and highway connectivity restored

Kashmir's aerial connectivity was reestablished on Monday with the resumption of flight operations at Srinagar International Airport.

J-K anticipates dry spell after two-day wet weather

Following a two-day wet spell, the meteorological department in Jammu and Kashmir announced on Monday a forecast of dry weather prevailing until February 14.

Srinagar airport grounds all flights amidst season’s heaviest snowfall

Authorities on Sunday said that all flights scheduled for today have been cancelled at Srinagar International Airport due to ongoing weather conditions.

Snowfall blankets Kashmir as Chillai Khurd arrives, disrupts traffic on key highways

The end of the 40-day Chilai Kalaan marked the onset of the 20-day Chillai Khurd in Kashmir, bringing a wet entry with widespread snowfall that covered Srinagar.

MeT predicts light to moderate rain and snow in Kashmir plains

The Meteorological Department issued a forecast on Wednesday indicating the likelihood of light to moderate rain and snow in Jammu and Kashmir.

Srinagar witnesses record-breaking driest Chillai Kalan

In a first of its kind, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the Valley witnessed the record-breaking driest Chillai Kalan this year.

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India says UN maps must depict J&K, Ladakh as per official map

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Pakistani LeT terrorist Yasir killed in Budgam, officials say

Security forces killed Pakistani national and LeT terrorist Yasir in Budgam’s Yusmarg during Operation Ashdar, officials said as searches continued for another suspect.

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