News Topic:Weather
J&K
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.
Travel
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
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.
Travel
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.
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J&K
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.
Kashmir
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.
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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Travel
Bandipora-Gurez road reopens for one-way traffic amidst weather challenges
Authorities have successfully restored one-sided traffic on the Bandipora-Gurez road, allowing the movement of Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs).
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