News Topic:Winter
Kashmir
Parched Peaks: 65% rainfall deficit sparks fears for J&K’s agriculture
Jammu and Kashmir has recorded its seventh consecutive winter rainfall deficit, with the December 2025–February 2026 period ending 65 per cent below normal.
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Kashmir
JKPDD Power Curtailment Schedule in Pulwama
PULWAMA — In view of the dip in local power generation during winter, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) announces a power...
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
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.
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
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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Kashmir
Kashmir’s higher reaches blanketed in fresh snowfall
The higher reaches of the Kashmir valley witnessed a fresh bout of snowfall, while some plains experienced rainfall, setting the stage for an extended spell of wintry weather.
Art & Culture
Kashmiri tradition of Hokh Syun sustains winter comfort, economic benefits amidst Chillai Kalan
The timeless tradition of Hokh Syun, a unique culinary practice in Kashmir, permeates the kitchens, infusing the air with the aromatic essence of winter dishes.
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