News Topic:Windstorm

MeT forecasts rain and gusty winds in J&K

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday forecast generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across J&K.

Flash flood warning issued for J&K amid gusty winds, heavy rain

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar issued a severe weather advisory Thursday, warning residents and tourists in Jammu and Kashmir of potential flash floods over the next 48 hours.

Gusty winds, hail likely in Kashmir over next 5 days

Parts of J&K are expected to witness thundershowers, hailstorms, and gusty winds beginning Friday afternoon, with the Kashmir region likely to see the most activity.

Fury of winds causes two deaths, widespread damage across Valley

Kashmir Valley was rocked by a powerful windstorm late Sunday night that tore through homes, orchards, and public infrastructure, leaving behind scenes of chaos.

Gusty winds lash Kashmir

Strong winds hit Kashmir on Sunday evening, causing extensive damage across several places in the Kashmir Valley.

Gusty winds ravage J-K, damaging hundreds of homes

Around 300 houses were damaged partially or completely during the gusty winds accompanied by heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

Wind and hail storm causes damage to fruits, houses

SRINAGAR — A strong wind and hailstorm uprooted trees and caused damage to orchards and fresh fruits in Shadab Khrew area of south Kashmir’s...

Windstorm wreaks havoc in parts of Sopore

BARAMULLA — Heavy rains and hailstorm damaged crops in Zaingeer belt including Duroo, Botingoo, Dangerpora, Warpora, Watlab and Rafiabad in North Kashmir Baramulla district on...

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