Season’s first snowfall in Kashmir’s plains
1 week, 4 days ago

Season’s first snowfall in Kashmir’s plains

Hindustan Times  

Many towns in plain areas of north and south Kashmir received the season’s first snowfall on Thursday, meanwhile night temperatures rose across the valley, including Srinagar, due to cloud cover. The Valley’s upper reaches and the tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Sonmarg received fresh snowfall. “Snow always brings joy in Gulmarg and this time the early snowfall has brought large number of tourists here,” said Owais Ahmad, a tour operator in Gulmarg. Overall, nothing significant till 20th December, “ MET office said in a statement adding that cold & dry weather will generally prevail over many stations during the next 10 days.

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Day temperatures drop sharply in North India; intense cold wave persists in Kashmir
19 hours, 33 minutes ago

Day temperatures drop sharply in North India; intense cold wave persists in Kashmir

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Day temperatures dropped sharply in several areas of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh after light rain hit parts of north India on Monday, even as intense cold wave conditions persisted in Kashmir with mercury dipping several degrees below freezing point. According to the Met office, Chandigarh, which received light rain during the day, recorded a maximum temperature of …

Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir; Srinagar hits -5.3°C
6 days, 12 hours ago

Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir; Srinagar hits -5.3°C

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Cold wave conditions intensified in Kashmir as the minimum temperature plummeted several degrees below freezing point, causing the fringes of several water bodies including the Dal Lake here to freeze, officials said on Tuesday.Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.3 degrees Celsius, down from minus 3.4 degrees Celsius the previous night, officials said. Gulmarg, a tourist destination …

From Gulmarg To Baramulla: 5 Places In Kashmir To Experience Snowfall
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1 week, 2 days ago

From Gulmarg To Baramulla: 5 Places In Kashmir To Experience Snowfall

ABP News  

Well known as "Heaven on Earth", Kashmir recently turned into an absolute snowy wonderland owing to the heavy snowfall that covered the entire state. Gulmarg: Gulmarg is a popular hill station located in the Pir Panjal range of Kashmir that receives heavy snowfall, thereby attracting many winter sports enthusiasts who come here for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. The winter beauty …

Snow in higher reaches of J&K beckons tourists
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1 week, 2 days ago

Snow in higher reaches of J&K beckons tourists

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: The tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam and Sinthan Top in the Valley are currently blanketed in snow after the recent snowfall, leading to a vibrant atmosphere filled with tourists. Authorities are hopeful of an all-time high tourist inflow into the Valley in 2024, surpassing last year’s 2.3 million visitors. Tour operator Sajjad Ahmed Kralyari said the tourist inflow …

Kashmir: Early snowfall triggers tourist influx
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1 week, 3 days ago

Kashmir: Early snowfall triggers tourist influx

Hindustan Times  

Early snowfall has covered Kashmir’s mountains, drawing tourists and adventurists to the valley. Visitors are making a beeline, particularly to the ski resort of Gulmarg in North Kashmir, after a relatively dry winter last year.“ Gulmarg is filling up with tourists because of the snowfall. Bookings have increased a lot after the snowfall as the tourists were hesitant owing to …

Kashmir shimmers in snow as cold wave sweeps across northern India
1 week, 4 days ago

Kashmir shimmers in snow as cold wave sweeps across northern India

Live Mint  

Kashmir Snowfall: The plains of Kashmir witnessed a heavy burst snowfall on Thursday, marking a significant change in weather patterns after a prolonged dry spell. The higher altitudes, particularly popular tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Tangmarg, Gurez, and Zojila Pass, saw light to moderate snowfall. Kashmir Snowfall: The higher altitudes, particularly popular tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Tangmarg, Gurez, and …

Jammu and Kashmir: Sonamarg covered in thick snow as heavy snowfall blankets the region
1 week, 5 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Sonamarg covered in thick snow as heavy snowfall blankets the region

Live Mint  

Jammu and Kashmir: Winter has officially set in across India. Sonamarg, in Jammu and Kashmir, was shrouded in white after receiving heavy snowfall on Wednesday. Temperatures in Srinagar hit -3 Jammu and Kashmir's capital, Srinagar, recorded a minimum temperature of minus three degrees Celsius, up from the season's lowest of minus 5.4 degrees on Tuesday, December 10. Qazigund, the gateway …

Sonamarg transforms into a winter wonderland after heavy snowfall | WATCH
1 week, 5 days ago

Sonamarg transforms into a winter wonderland after heavy snowfall | WATCH

India TV News  

Sonamarg snowfall: Winter has officially set in across India. Sonamarg, the picturesque hill station in Jammu and Kashmir, has been transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland after receiving heavy snowfall on Wednesday. Other regions in Jammu and Kashmir, including Gurez, Karnah, and Pahalgam, also experienced snowfall, adding to the charm of the Himalayan winter. Srinagar records season’s coldest night at …

Srinagar records season’s coldest night at -5.4 degree celsius
1 week, 6 days ago

Srinagar records season’s coldest night at -5.4 degree celsius

India TV News  

Bitter cold has gripped the Kashmir Valley, with most places recording the coldest night of the season. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of -5.4 degrees Celsius, the coldest night so far this winter. Sonamarg coldest at -9.7°C degree celsius Sonamarg emerged as the coldest spot in the valley, with the mercury dipping to a …

In Pics: Snowfall in Kashmir turns valley white, Srinagar experiences season's coldest night
1 week, 6 days ago

In Pics: Snowfall in Kashmir turns valley white, Srinagar experiences season's coldest night

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/5 Pockets of Kashmir faced extreme cold temperatures, with Srinagar recording the season’s coldest night at -5.4 degrees Celsius. Image Source : PTI 2/5 Officials said that water supply pipes froze due to the intense cold in a few areas of the valley. Image Source : ANI 3/5 Sarthal meadow in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district …

Heavy Snowfall Blankets Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti, J&K’s Gulmarg — WATCH
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Heavy Snowfall Blankets Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti, J&K’s Gulmarg — WATCH

ABP News  

Heavy snowfall has blanketed the Lahaul and Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh and its surrounding areas on Sunday. Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh: The snowfall has blanketed the region and its surrounding areas pic.twitter.com/MK7iZnxSxB — IANS December 8, 2024 Last month on November 11, Gulmarg received its first snowfall of the season. VIDEO | Himachal Pradesh: Fresh snowfall blankets Shimla, …

Cold wave grips Kashmir valley as temperatures plunge, IMD issues rain and snowfall alert
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Cold wave grips Kashmir valley as temperatures plunge, IMD issues rain and snowfall alert

India TV News  

A severe cold wave persists in the Kashmir Valley as temperatures continue to drop, with areas from Srinagar to Leh witnessing sub-zero conditions. Shopian records lowest temperature According to the Meteorological Department, there is no immediate relief from the biting cold expected, as the coming nights are forecasted to become even colder. South Kashmir's famous tourist spot Pahalgam recorded -6.5°C, …

Cold conditions intensify across Kashmir valley as temperature drops below freezing point
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Cold conditions intensify across Kashmir valley as temperature drops below freezing point

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: Cold conditions tightened their grip on Kashmir on Friday, with the minimum temperature dropping several degrees below freezing point, making it the coldest night of the season in most areas of the valley, officials reported. Srinagar recorded its season's lowest temperature at minus 4.1 degrees Celsius - two degrees lower than the previous night. The minimum temperature at Pahalgam, …

Kashmir braces for La Nina: Heavy snowfall and harsh winter ahead
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Kashmir braces for La Nina: Heavy snowfall and harsh winter ahead

India Today  

Kashmir is preparing for a particularly harsh winter this year, with weather experts predicting frequent spells of heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, largely influenced by the La Nina climate phenomenon. La Nina, which occurs when ocean surface temperatures in the central equatorial Pacific cool significantly, disrupts atmospheric circulation patterns, often leading to extreme weather conditions across the world. However, this …

Kashmir engulfed under blanket of fog, experts warn of harsh winter
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Kashmir engulfed under blanket of fog, experts warn of harsh winter

Hindustan Times  

Weather experts have warned of a harsh winter and heavy snowfall ahead for Jammu and Kashmir owing to the La Nina effect. There are indications of the La Nina weather phenomenon getting moderate to strong in the coming days globally, experts said, with Srinagar MeT centre director Mukhtar Ahmad adding, “During the La Nina weather conditions, Jammu and Kashmir gets …

Kashmir continues to shiver at sub-zero temperatures
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Kashmir continues to shiver at sub-zero temperatures

Hindustan Times  

The weather remained dry across Jammu and Kashmir, with night temperatures dropping below zero, the meteorological centre in Srinagar said on Wednesday. Qazigund also shivered at a low of -2.4° C and Kokernag at 0.4° C. The MeT has predicted generally dry weather upto Nov 29. “November 30 may witness generally cloudy weather with light rain and snow at isolated …

Srinagar experiences coldest night of season at -1.2°C
1 month ago

Srinagar experiences coldest night of season at -1.2°C

Hindustan Times  

The night temperatures across Kashmir valley plunged below zero with Pahalgam in south Kashmir recording a minimum of -2.3 degree Celsius, the meteorological centre in Srinagar said on Friday. “In north Kashmir, Gulmarg recorded a minimum night temperature of -0.6 degree Celsius while in Kupwara, mercury dropped to -0.8 degree Celsius,” the MeT said in an update. “On Nov 24, …

Srinagar experiences coldest night of the season at minus 1.2 degrees Celsius
1 month ago

Srinagar experiences coldest night of the season at minus 1.2 degrees Celsius

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Srinagar experienced the coldest night of the season so far as most parts of Kashmir reeled under sub-zero temperatures, officials said on Friday. The city recorded a low of minus 1.2 degrees Celsius, a drop from the previous night's minus 0.4 degrees Celsius. Qazigund registered a low of minus 1.4 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam recorded the coldest temperature in …

Kashmir gets winter ready as fresh snowfall keep mercury below normal
1 month ago

Kashmir gets winter ready as fresh snowfall keep mercury below normal

Hindustan Times  

The day temperatures remained several notches below normal in the Kashmir valley on Sunday after intermittent light snowfall over mountains and rains in the past two days. “The weather improved as there were no rains or snowfall during the day but the temperatures fell below normal across the Valley,” a MeT official said, adding that the lowest day temperature was …

'Heaven on Earth' indeed: Kashmir receives first snowfall, know top 5 places to visit
1 month, 1 week ago

'Heaven on Earth' indeed: Kashmir receives first snowfall, know top 5 places to visit

India TV News  

Kashmir is the most beautiful state of India. This famous hill station is known for its beautiful natural beauty. Gulmarg Gulmarg is a famous hill station located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Pahalgam is nestled in a beautiful valley which is famous for its natural beauty and peaceful environment. There is Aru Valley which is a beautiful valley …

Tourists flock to Gulmarg and Sonamarg as Kashmir's first snowfall blankets the Valley
1 month, 1 week ago

Tourists flock to Gulmarg and Sonamarg as Kashmir's first snowfall blankets the Valley

Hindustan Times  

Light intermittent snowfall continued in some of the higher reaches of Kashmir, resulting in the closure of vital routes in the upper areas of the valley, officials said on Tuesday. Kashmir's first snow brings beautiful views but closes major roads The season's first snowfall in Kashmir, which began on Monday, continued at many places during the night, the officials said. …

Jammu and Kashmir receives season’s first snowfall; netizens call it a ‘winter wonderland’
1 month, 1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir receives season’s first snowfall; netizens call it a ‘winter wonderland’

Live Mint  

The season's first snowfall has enhanced Jammu and Kashmir's scenic beauty, making it an attractive destination for tourists in the upcoming holiday season. Officials told newswire ANI that the higher reaches of Kashmir received the season's first snowfall, while the plains in lower altitudes were lashed by heavy rainfall. Snowfall in Kashmir | Watch Video J&K's Sonmarg received fresh snowfall …

Breathtaking Snowfall in India: A Guide to the Most Enchanting Destinations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Breathtaking Snowfall in India: A Guide to the Most Enchanting Destinations

Live Mint  

India offers some of the best places for snowfall during winter, with destinations like Gulmarg, Shimla, Ladakh, Manali, and Mussoorie providing breathtaking landscapes and thrilling activities. Whether you're looking to enjoy snow sports or simply soak in the beauty of snow-capped mountains, these destinations offer something for every winter traveller. Club Mahindra resorts provide excellent options for a comfortable and …

Jammu and Kashmir sizzles under heatwave, rain likely soon
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir sizzles under heatwave, rain likely soon

Hindustan Times  

The J&K’s twin capitals - Jammu and Srinagar- recorded similarly hot temperatures on Wednesday with Kashmir valley breaking this month’s record high temperatures in a decade, the meteorological centre said. In Jammu division, besides the City’s 35.6°C, the highest temps were at Samba at 38.7°C and Kathua at 37.8°C. The MeT centre forecast a brief spell of rain/thundershower at isolated …

Videos: Flood damages bridge in Kashmir's Anantnag, fresh snowfall in Gulmarg
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Videos: Flood damages bridge in Kashmir's Anantnag, fresh snowfall in Gulmarg

India Today  

Incessant, heavy rain and subsequent floods have lashed the plains of the Kashmir Valley for the past three days, triggering landslides and inundating several low-lying villages in Kupwara and Handwara. Meanwhile, areas in the valley's upper reaches, including Gulmarg and the Mughal Road, received fresh snowfall, which brought back the winter chill to the region. As a result of the …

Fresh snowfall lashes Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg | WATCH
8 months, 1 week ago

Fresh snowfall lashes Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg | WATCH

India TV News  

Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district received a fresh spell of snowfall on Tuesday evening. Army to start clearing snow from Hemkunt Sahib route A team of the Army will conduct a special operation to clear the snow-clogged route leading to Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, officials said on Monday. According to officials, the work to …

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir Valley
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir Valley

Hindustan Times  

Many higher reaches of Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while the plains of the valley were lashed by rains, the MeT officials said on Saturday. The Pahalgam tourist resort, in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, received about three inches of fresh snowfall. The higher reaches of Kashmir, including the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north …

Rain, snowfall likely from tomorrow in J&K
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rain, snowfall likely from tomorrow in J&K

Hindustan Times  

As the Valley witnessed another sunny day on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department office has predicted two back-to-back western disturbances in the region from Monday, likely to bring rain and snow across Jammu and Kashmir. Day temperatures crossed 18 degrees Celsius in some parts of the Valley, about 4.5 notches above normal. While Gulmarg recorded minus 6 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam …

Snowfall in higher reaches of J&K, rains lash plains
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Snowfall in higher reaches of J&K, rains lash plains

Hindustan Times  

Several areas in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall while the plains were lashed by rain on Saturday, officials said. Heavy rains coupled with hailstorm lashed plains of Jammu region and upper reaches recorded fresh snowfall, plummeting the mercury by few notches. “Traffic remains suspended on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway due to landslides and shooting stones …

After days of rains and snow, weather improves in Kashmir
10 months ago

After days of rains and snow, weather improves in Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

The weather improved across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday after three days of incessant rains and snowfall. “The weather improved at many places with intermittent light rain/snow at isolated places,” said Mukhtar Ahmad, director of J&K meteorological centre in Srinagar. The MeT informed that among the weather monitoring stations of J&K, a cumulative snowfall of 130 cm or 50 inches …

800 athletes arrive in Gulmarg for Khelo India Winter games
10 months ago

800 athletes arrive in Gulmarg for Khelo India Winter games

The Hindu  

Around 800 athletes arrived in Kashmir on Tuesday to participate in the fourth edition of Khelo India Winter Games, as the venue, Gulmarg, received more than three feet of fresh snowfall in the past 48 hours. Snow beaters have been made functional to set the stage for the games,” Nuzhat Gul, secretary, J&K Sports Council, said. “The games will be …

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches, rains in plains of Kashmir
10 months ago

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches, rains in plains of Kashmir

The Hindu  

Snowfall in higher reaches, including Gulmarg skiing resort, and rains in plains lashed Kashmir on February 19 as precipitation is likely to continue in the valley over the next 48 hours, officials said. Gulmarg skiing resort in Baramulla district, which is scheduled to host the fourth Khelo India Winter Games from Wednesday, has received around 1.5 feet of fresh snowfall …

Dry weather to prevail in Kashmir Valley until Feb 18, says MeT
10 months, 1 week ago

Dry weather to prevail in Kashmir Valley until Feb 18, says MeT

Hindustan Times  

The day temperatures improved further across Kashmir valley on Sunday with mercury climbing 4 to 5 degrees above normal, the meteorological centre in Srinagar said. Srinagar residents woke up to a sunny day and the maximum temperature went up to 14.5° C, around 5 degrees above normal. “This was the highest day temperature in the city since January 14 when …

Jammu and Kashmir: Pahalgam shivers at minus 10.3 degrees Celsius amid intense cold wave
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Pahalgam shivers at minus 10.3 degrees Celsius amid intense cold wave

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir weather: There was no respite from intense cold wave conditions in Kashmir as the minimum temperatures stayed several degrees below freezing point at most places in the valley today, officials said in Srinagar. The mercury in Gulmarg skiing resort in north Kashmir fell to minus 9.0 degrees Celsius, the officials said. Pahalgam in south Kashmir, which serves …

No respite from cold wave in Valley, Pahalgam shivers at -10.8°C
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No respite from cold wave in Valley, Pahalgam shivers at -10.8°C

Hindustan Times  

People in Kashmir got no respite from the intense cold wave conditions on Wednesday as the minimum temperatures stayed several degrees below freezing point at most places in the Valley. South Kashmir’s Pahalgam recorded a minimum of minus 10.8 degrees Celsius on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, some 4.6 notches below normal. The meteorological centre in Srinagar said …

Snow, rain recharge Valley’s water sources, farmers upbeat
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Snow, rain recharge Valley’s water sources, farmers upbeat

Hindustan Times  

The rainfall in Kashmir over the past week has given a new lease on life to the Valley’s fruit and agriculture and also recharged the depleting water table. Tourist resort of Gulmarg recorded over three feet of snow, and Pahalgam and Sonamarg also had good snow accumulation in last ten days when back to back Western Disturbances were active over …

Kashmir: Avalanche warning issued for hilly areas; air, road traffic affected
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kashmir: Avalanche warning issued for hilly areas; air, road traffic affected

Live Mint  

India Meteorological Department Sunday issued an avalanche warning for hilly and mountainous areas of Kashmir amid snowfall across the valley affecting normal life with all flights cancelled at Srinagar airport. According to the weather department, Qazigund town in south Kashmir was the warmest place on Saturday, recording a high of 3.2 degrees Celsius followed by Kokernag at 3.1 degrees Celsius. …

Fresh snow across Valley, Gulmarg coldest at -10.6°C
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Fresh snow across Valley, Gulmarg coldest at -10.6°C

Hindustan Times  

Many parts of Kashmir observed fresh snowfall on Saturday as the Valley continues to remain under the grip of cold wave. In its daily update, the IMD said that on Sunday, there was possibility of light to moderate snow/rain at most places from early morning till evening, with chances of heavy snowfall over isolated higher reaches of south Kashmir and …

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway reopens after two-day closure
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jammu-Srinagar National Highway reopens after two-day closure

The Hindu  

“Vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway resumed early on February 3 after remaining suspended for two days following multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains and snowfall,” officials said. A Traffic Department official said the strategic 434 km Srinagar-Leh National Highway and the Mughal Road connecting the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region with south Kashmir’s …

Fresh snowfall turns Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal into winter paradise | WATCH
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Fresh snowfall turns Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal into winter paradise | WATCH

India TV News  

A fresh round of snowfall in the Northern parts of the country turned the region into a winter lover's dream on Friday. Moderate to heavy snowfall continued in high hills and tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh. Over 566 roads, including six national highways, in the state have been closed for vehicular traffic following heavy snowfall and rain, said Public Works …

Season’s first snowfall in Srinagar, Shimla
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Season’s first snowfall in Srinagar, Shimla

Hindustan Times  

After two months of dry winter, Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir and Hiamchal’s Shimla received season’s first snowfall on Thursday. Snowfall was also recorded at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Trikuta hills of Reasi in Jammu, and Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Baramulla, Budgam, Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian districts in Kashmir division. “There was 6-8 inches of snow over lower reaches …

Parts of J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand receive fresh snowfall | Updates
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Parts of J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand receive fresh snowfall | Updates

Hindustan Times  

Fresh snowfall blanketed parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from Wednesday into Thursday morning, causing disruptions to normal life. Srinagar receives season's first snowfall on Thursday On Thursday morning, high-altitude areas in Jammu province, including the revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district, witnessed a new layer of snow. Srinagar saw approximately …

Wet spell in J&K likely to persist till early Feb 3: MeT
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Wet spell in J&K likely to persist till early Feb 3: MeT

Hindustan Times  

After light snowfall in upper reaches and Gulmarg on Friday, a fresh Western Disturbance to hit Kashmir on Saturday could bring moderate rain and snowfall in upper reaches and plains of the Valley. Under the influence of these weather systems, an extended wet spell from January 38 till February 3 likely in J&K and adjoining areas,” the MeT office said …

End of dry spell as Valley finally to get snowfall
10 months, 4 weeks ago

End of dry spell as Valley finally to get snowfall

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: Snow lovers may finally rejoice as Kashmir is expected to receive few spells of snowfall till January 31, beginning Thursday, thus ending the long dry spell in the region. Winter this year has been very dry with plains, including Srinagar, receiving no snowfall and upper reaches including the famous ski resort of Gulmarg receiving very less snow. Director Meteorological …

National Tourism Day 2024: Top 5 places to witness snowfall in India
10 months, 4 weeks ago

National Tourism Day 2024: Top 5 places to witness snowfall in India

India TV News  

As India celebrates National Tourism Day on January 25th, 2024, what better way to experience the diversity of the country than by chasing the winter wonderland? So, if you're yearning for a snowy adventure, pack your thermals and get ready to be enchanted by these top 5 places to witness snowfall in India. Nestled amidst snow-capped peaks, Gulmarg boasts Asia's …

Kashmir in grip of intense cold wave
11 months ago

Kashmir in grip of intense cold wave

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: The cold wave in Kashmir intensified as most places in the valley recorded extreme subzero temperatures, officials said here on Monday. The minimum plunged 7.4 degrees below freezing point in Pulwama and Shopian towns in south Kashmir on Sunday night, the officials said. Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday night, dropping from …

Light snowfall in Gurez sector breaks dry spell in Valley
11 months, 1 week ago

Light snowfall in Gurez sector breaks dry spell in Valley

Hindustan Times  

The prolonged dry spell in the Valley was broken as Gurez sector in Bandipora district received light snowfall overnight even as minimum temperatures rose a few notches in several places, officials said on Saturday. The month of December and January so far has recorded deficit precipitation in J&K with most of the plains and lower mountainous areas are still without …

Light snowfall in Gurez sector breaks dry spell in Kashmir
11 months, 1 week ago

Light snowfall in Gurez sector breaks dry spell in Kashmir

The Hindu  

The prolonged dry spell in the Valley was broken as Gurez sector in Bandipora district received light snowfall overnight even as minimum temperatures rose a few notches in several places, officials said on January 13. A feeble western disturbance hit Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night due to which light snowfall occurred in the Gurez area in north Kashmir, they …

Kashmir residents suffer through a dry winter waiting for snow. Experts point to climate change
11 months, 1 week ago

Kashmir residents suffer through a dry winter waiting for snow. Experts point to climate change

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — A prolonged dry spell is sweeping across the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir during the harshest phase of winter, leaving many people sick and farmers worried about impending water shortages. There is hardly any snow at Asia’s largest ski terrain in Gulmarg where thousands of domestic and international tourists would usually visit to ski and sledge its stunning …

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