News Topic:Windstorm
J&K
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.
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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.
Kashmir
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.
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Kashmir
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.
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Kashmir
Gusty winds lash Kashmir
Strong winds hit Kashmir on Sunday evening, causing extensive damage across several places in the Kashmir Valley.
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J&K
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.
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Kashmir
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...
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Kashmir
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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