News Topic:Winter

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chillai-Kalan begins, night temperatures plummet across Kashmir

With the onset of Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day period of intense winter, the mercury has dropped significantly across the Kashmir Valley.

‘Chillai-Khurd’ ends amid rain forecast

As ‘Chillai-Khurd’ makes its exit this season, mercury saw a slight drop amid overnight cloud cover in Kashmir valley.

Take precautions to reduce risk of high blood pressure: DAK

Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said the chilly weather of winter puts people at greater risk of high blood pressure.

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Avalanche hits Hung area of Sonamarg

A significant avalanche struck the Hung area of Sonamarg in Ganderbal district on Friday afternoon, as confirmed by police officials.
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Spring Blooms in Kashmir: A glimpse into Pulwama’s picturesque seasonal transformation

As the chill of winter gradually yields to the gentle warmth of spring, the picturesque landscape of Kashmir undergoes a remarkable transformation.

Driver dies after vehicle skids off road in Dooru

A driver lost his life after a vehicle he was driving skidded off the road in Mazmoo area of Dooru in southern Kashmir's Anantnag district on Friday.

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Traditional horse cart provides nostalgic journey on Pulwama roads

Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern transportation on the Pulwama-Srinagar road, Gulzar Ahmad stands out with his horse-cart, offering passengers a nostalgic journey.