Jammu-Kashmir Blanketed In Snow, Locals Shelter Stranded Tourists In Gund’s Jamia Masjid — WATCH
1 week, 5 days ago

Jammu-Kashmir Blanketed In Snow, Locals Shelter Stranded Tourists In Gund’s Jamia Masjid — WATCH

ABP News  

Jammu-Kashmir News: Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing heavy snowfall, leaving regions like Srinagar, Doda, Anantnag, and Gund blanketed in snow. #WATCH | J&K: Doda covered in a blanket of snow as the area receives fresh snowfall; tourists were seen enjoying the weather pic.twitter.com/ne1OwcpEW3 — ANI December 28, 2024 #WATCH | J&K | Anantnag covered in a blanket of snow as the area receives heavy snowfall. This gesture of warmth and humanity reflects our longstanding tradition of hospitality and helping others in times of need.” Heartening to see Kashmiris opening their Masjids and homes to stranded tourists amidst heavy snowfall. #JammuandKashmir #Snowfall pic.twitter.com/StrILr7MuS — Press Trust of India December 28, 2024 Jammu-Kashmir: Snow Clearance In Full Swing, CM Omar Abdullah Says Trying To Ensure 'People Are Not Hassled' Meanwhile, heavy snowfall in other parts of Jammu and Kashmir, including Doda and Anantnag, has disrupted travel. #WATCH | J&K | SSP Ganderbal Ragav S reviewed the snow clearance operations in Subdivision Kangan pic.twitter.com/gBtihRS185 — ANI December 28, 2024 #WATCH | Snow clearance underway after heavy snowfall in J&K's Doda pic.twitter.com/3YXLYdPDc2 — ANI December 28, 2024 Tourist destinations like Doodhpathri and stretches of the Srinagar-Jammu highway also witnessed stranded travellers.

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Mesmerising photos: Srinagar turns into winter wonderland as Kashmir valley receives fresh snowfall
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3 days, 5 hours ago

Mesmerising photos: Srinagar turns into winter wonderland as Kashmir valley receives fresh snowfall

Live Mint  

Mesmerising photos: Srinagar turns into winter wonderland as Kashmir valley receives fresh snowfall 11 Photos. The fresh episode of snowfall in Kashmir on Sunday made sure that tourists spending their vacation in the valley can cherish the moments at winter wonderland. 1/11It is a winter delight for tourists and locals in Srinagar, after most parts of Kashmir witnessed a fresh …

Jammu-Kashmir: Locals carry woman, newborn on shoulders amid heavy snowfall in Handwara | Video
6 days, 15 hours ago

Jammu-Kashmir: Locals carry woman, newborn on shoulders amid heavy snowfall in Handwara | Video

India TV News  

Jammu-Kashmir snowfall: In a heart-wrenching incident, the residents of Yamlar Bala in Rajwar area of Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara district, were forced to carry a woman and her newborn on their shoulders to her home after being discharged from the hospital. Several parts of Kashmir, including the plains of the valley, received fresh snowfall with moderate to heavy snow in …

Jammu and Kashmir in winters: A wonderland of snow and serenity | See pics
1 week ago

Jammu and Kashmir in winters: A wonderland of snow and serenity | See pics

India TV News  

Image Source : india tv 1/7 With the beginning of the new year, the cold in Jammu and Kashmir has intensified. Image Source : INDIA TV 2/7 In Srinagar, yesterday's temperature was recorded at -4.4 degrees Celsius. Image Source : INDIA TV 3/7 The situation in Leh and Kargil is even worse than in Kashmir. Image Source : INDIA TV …

Mesmerising video: Train glides through snow-covered Kashmir amid snowfall
1 week, 3 days ago

Mesmerising video: Train glides through snow-covered Kashmir amid snowfall

India TV News  

The ongoing snowfall in Kashmir continues to attract tourists to the region, with the picturesque valley now covered in a blanket of snow. Despite the challenges posed by recent heavy snowfall, life in Kashmir is gradually returning to normal, with both air and land transportation services being restored. Following the heavy snowfall on December 28, which disrupted transport, roadways and …

J&K snowstorm strands tourists, Army heroically rescues 68 in Gulmarg
1 week, 5 days ago

J&K snowstorm strands tourists, Army heroically rescues 68 in Gulmarg

Live Mint  

Chinar Warriors or members of the Chinar Corps wing of the Indian Army located at Gulmarg in Kashmir valley rescued 68 civilian tourists including 30 ladies, 30 gentlemen and 8 children after incessant snow in Gulmarg on 27 December left them stranded. The Chinar Warriors provided the rescued tourists not only a refuge from the hostile weather conditions but also …

Dream destination: A winter wonderland waiting to be discovered
1 week, 5 days ago

Dream destination: A winter wonderland waiting to be discovered

India TV News  

Image Source : pti 1/8 Most parts of the Kashmir Valley witnessed snowfall, delighting locals and visitors alike. Image Source : pti 2/8 Since Friday, moderate to heavy snowfall has been recorded across Kashmir, marking the season's first snowfall in Srinagar and other plains of the valley. Image Source : pti 3/8 Southern Kashmir experienced heavy snowfall, while moderate snowfall …

Jammu and Kashmir: Army evacuates 68 tourists stranded in Gulmarg amid road closure due to heavy snowfall
1 week, 5 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Army evacuates 68 tourists stranded in Gulmarg amid road closure due to heavy snowfall

India TV News  

The Indian Army rescued 68 tourists including 38 women and children from Jammu and Kashmir’s Gulmarg which received heavy snowfall on Friday leading to the closure of the road to Tanmarg. Sharing information on the rescue operation, the China Corps posted pictures on X, where Army personnel can be seen pushing a vehicle out from the snow as stranded tourists …

In pics: Kashmir's long-awaited snowfall transforms valley into winter wonderland
1 week, 5 days ago

In pics: Kashmir's long-awaited snowfall transforms valley into winter wonderland

India Today  

After weeks of dry skies, the Kashmir Valley has finally seen its first snowfall of the season, covering the landscape in a beautiful blanket of white. Tourists playing with snow near the Clock Tower, Lal Chowk as it snows in Srinagar, Kashmir An aerial view of Kongdoori Phase 1 covered in snow as Kashmir experiences the season's first snowfall. A …

Winter arrives in Jammu and Kashmir: First snowfall of the season turns Srinagar into a wonderland
1 week, 6 days ago

Winter arrives in Jammu and Kashmir: First snowfall of the season turns Srinagar into a wonderland

Live Mint  

The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, experienced its first snowfall of the season, signalling the onset of winter. Parts of Kashmir received fresh snowfall recently with a slight increase in minimum temperature, reported PTI citing officials. According to the India Meteorological Department, slight rain is expected in the Jammu plains and higher parts of Chenab Valley and Pir …

Snow-clad Kashmir: Dal Lake to Durung Waterfall, breathtaking pictures this winter
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Snow-clad Kashmir: Dal Lake to Durung Waterfall, breathtaking pictures this winter

India TV News  

Image Source : pti 1/7 Houses in Baramulla covered with snow manifest the magnificent beauty of the 'heaven of the earth.' Image Source : pti 2/7 The Drung waterfall, at Tangmarg in the Baramulla district of North Kashmir, has frozen as the cold wave has intensified in the valley. Image Source : pti 3/7 Peer ki Gali in the Shopian …

Jammu and Kashmir weather update: Srinagar records coldest night of season ahead of 'Chillai-Kalan'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir weather update: Srinagar records coldest night of season ahead of 'Chillai-Kalan'

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir temperature dipped several degrees on Friday a day before the coldest winter period in Kashmir— known as 'Chillai'Kalan'. Jammu and Kashmir weather updates As per the official report, Pahalgam, which is one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath yatra, recorded a temperature of minus 8. Chillai Kalan in Kashmir 2024 Chillai Kalan is the 40-day …

From Gulmarg To Baramulla: 5 Places In Kashmir To Experience Snowfall
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3 weeks, 5 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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3 weeks, 5 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 …

Season’s first snowfall in Kashmir’s plains
3 weeks, 6 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 …

Kashmir shimmers in snow as cold wave sweeps across northern India
4 weeks 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

In Pics: Snowfall in Kashmir turns valley white, Srinagar experiences season's coldest night
4 weeks, 2 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 …

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

Kashmir gets winter ready as fresh snowfall keep mercury below normal
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Tourists flock to Gulmarg and Sonamarg as Kashmir's first snowfall blankets the Valley
1 month, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Flooding and Landslides in Jammu and Kashmir | ABP News
5 months, 1 week ago

Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Flooding and Landslides in Jammu and Kashmir | ABP News

ABP News  

In recent days, Jammu and Kashmir have faced severe impacts from heavy rainfall. The downpours have caused widespread flooding in several areas, particularly affecting low-lying regions where roads and bridges have been submerged or damaged, disrupting transportation and connectivity. The relentless rain has also triggered landslides in the hilly and mountainous areas, leading to road blockages and posing risks to …

Fresh snowfall lashes Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg | WATCH
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

After days of rains and snow, weather improves in Kashmir
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Fresh snowfall turns Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal into winter paradise | WATCH
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Kashmir residents suffer through a dry winter waiting for snow. Experts point to climate change
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Magical experience for J-K tourists as fresh snowfall delights the region
1 year, 8 months ago

Magical experience for J-K tourists as fresh snowfall delights the region

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir's famous tourist destinations, like Sonamarg, Pehalgam, Kokernag, and Gulmarg have been blanketed with fresh snow following recent snowfall in the upper reaches of the region. The snowfall has brought a unique flavour to the region, providing a magical experience for both locals and tourists. “It's truly a winter wonderland.” While snowfall can be a hassle for some, …

Gulmarg gets snow, rains lash plains in Jammu and Kashmir
1 year, 9 months ago

Gulmarg gets snow, rains lash plains in Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

Kashmir’s mountainous ski-resort of Gulmarg received snowfall and rains lashed plains during the night while the weather remained largely dry during the day except light rains at a few places on Thursday. Gulmarg received snowfall and rains lashed plains during the night while the weather remained largely dry during the day except light rains at a few places on Thursday. …

Snowfall in higher reaches, light rains lash plains in Jammu and Kashmir
1 year, 9 months ago

Snowfall in higher reaches, light rains lash plains in Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

Fresh snowfall was experienced in Kashmir’s mountainous areas while intermittent light rains were observed in plains of the Valley and Jammu region on Tuesday. “On April 5 and 6, brief spells of rain at scattered places of Jammu and Kashmir towards late afternoon and evenings were expected,” he said. The meteorological department said that widespread light rain was recorded in …

Jammu and Kashmir: Fresh snowfall brings normal life to standstill, highways blocked | WATCH
1 year, 11 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Fresh snowfall brings normal life to standstill, highways blocked | WATCH

India TV News  

Life in Kashmir came to a standstill once again on the final day of the 'Chilla-i-Kalan', one of the harshest winter period in the region on Monday after fresh snowfall covered entire neighbourhoods. The snowfall brought normal life to a halt and snapped the Valley's connection with the rest of the country, the officials said. Air, land traffic remain affected …

Snowfall in Kashmir: Photos that prove that it is 'The Switzerland of India'
1 year, 11 months ago

Snowfall in Kashmir: Photos that prove that it is 'The Switzerland of India'

India TV News  

North India is experiencing cold weather during this time. If you like snowfall and want to witness nature's beauty at its best, then Kashmir is the place to be right now. Pahalgam, which is the base camp for the annual Amarnath yatra and Gulmarg, which is a popular ski resort destination, are both looking extremely beautiful, covered in snow. Escape …

Fresh snowfall drapes Kashmir valley, but disrupts normal life
1 year, 11 months ago

Fresh snowfall drapes Kashmir valley, but disrupts normal life

The Hindu  

Heavy snowfall was recorded in parts of the Kashmir valley on Friday, with both surface and air traffic badly hit by the inclement weather. According to official figures, the spell of snow started on Friday morning across the Kashmir valley, with snow accumulated at Sadna Top in north Kashmir touching six feet, the highest snow accumulation recorded in the Valley …

Winter tourism thrives in Kashmir: Christmas, New Year celebrated to the fullest
2 years ago

Winter tourism thrives in Kashmir: Christmas, New Year celebrated to the fullest

Hindustan Times  

Tourists thronging Kashmir to celebrate Christmas and New Year created a buzz in the Valley as all the tourist resorts, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, were sold out even before the celebrations could begin. Tourists pose for photographs near a message ' Happy New Year 2023' carved on snow at a ski resort, in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, Saturday, Nearly …

J-K: Kashmir bracing to welcome more tourists this winter season
2 years ago

J-K: Kashmir bracing to welcome more tourists this winter season

Hindustan Times  

Riding on the success of the tourism boom this season, the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir is opening two more tourist destinations-- Yousmarg and Doodhpathri-- to attract more tourists this winter season. According to Government data, Kashmir witnessed a record number of 1.62 crore tourists this season, believed to be the highest so far, bringing much-needed cheer to the …

Jammu and Kashmir tourism department mulling opening 2 more tourist destinations this winter season
2 years, 1 month ago

Jammu and Kashmir tourism department mulling opening 2 more tourist destinations this winter season

Hindustan Times  

As winter sets in, the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department is mulling adding two more key tourist destinations to the same league as Pahalgam and Gulmarg ski resort aiming to attract more footfalls to the region. Jammu and Kashmir tourism department mulling opening 2 more tourist destinations. "If the other two destinations remain open this winter, it will help to …

First Time In 70 Years: Check Out These Places In Kashmir That Will Remain Open For Travellers
2 years, 2 months ago

First Time In 70 Years: Check Out These Places In Kashmir That Will Remain Open For Travellers

News 18  

Kashmir, also popularly known as ‘Heaven on Earth’, is a go-to spot for avid travellers. However, several parts of Kashmir also face heavy snowfall and harsh cold weather during the winter months, which makes it quite difficult to travel. In a boost to the region’s tourism sector, all three mentioned places will remain open for tourists in the winter months, …

Rains, snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir signal onset of winter
2 years, 2 months ago

Rains, snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir signal onset of winter

Hindustan Times  

Fresh spell of rainfall and snowfall in the higher reaches across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday have signalled the onset of winter in the region. Moderate to light rains also lashed the Vaishno Devi cave shrine in Trikuta Hills of Katra in Reasi district, but the pilgrimage remained unaffected. “Vaishno Devi yatra goes on smoothly despite rains as 7,950 pilgrims …

Tourists in for a surprise as snowfall, rains bring early winter in Kashmir
2 years, 2 months ago

Tourists in for a surprise as snowfall, rains bring early winter in Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

Snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir, including popular tourist destinations like Gulmarg and Sonamarg, and rains in plains brought wintry conditions earlier than usual in the valley, officials said on Thursday. Gulmarg: Tourists use horses for travelling through a snow-covered area during season's first snowfall at Gulmarg in Baramulla district of North Kashmir, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Snowfall in higher …

In Pictures | Tourists flock to Gulmarg as fresh snowfall drapes Kashmir in white
3 years, 11 months ago

In Pictures | Tourists flock to Gulmarg as fresh snowfall drapes Kashmir in white

India TV News  

Kashmir continues to reel under intense cold wave since heavy snowfall earlier this month. The minimum temperature at the resort, in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, settled at minus 6.0 degrees Celsius last night, down from minus 4.2 degrees Celsius the night earlier. Srinagar city, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 6.4 degrees Celsius, up …

Kashmir: Flights suspended, highway closed due to heavy snowfall for fourth consecutive day in Valley
4 years ago

Kashmir: Flights suspended, highway closed due to heavy snowfall for fourth consecutive day in Valley

Firstpost  

Srinagar: Kashmir remained cut off from the rest of the country for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday as the arterial Jammu-Srinagar national highway and the Mughal road remained closed, while air traffic was suspended due to heavy snowfall across the valley. Mughal Road, which connects the valley to the Jammu division through the Shopian-Rajouri axis, has been closed for …

Jammu-Srinagar national highway closed due to snowfall
4 years ago

Jammu-Srinagar national highway closed due to snowfall

Live Mint  

Srinagar: Kashmir was cut off from rest of the country on Monday as the arterial Jammu-Srinagar national highway and Mughal road were closed due to snowfall across the valley, leaving nearly 4500 vehicles stranded. "The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is closed due to accumulation of snow at many places, especially around Jawahar Tunnel," an official of the traffic control department said. …

Rising night temperatures bring relief in Ladakh, J&K
5 years, 1 month ago

Rising night temperatures bring relief in Ladakh, J&K

India TV News  

The mercury climbed across most parts of the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday, bringing some relief to the region a day after it witnessed the coldest night of the season. The minimum in Leh town of Ladakh region increased by 2.8 degrees to settle at minus 12.8 degrees Celsius, while Srinagar recorded a low of …

Fresh snowfall in parts of Kashmir
5 years, 2 months ago

Fresh snowfall in parts of Kashmir

India TV News  

Fresh snowfall was experienced in parts of Kashmir as a thick layer of fog engulfed the Valley on Saturday, affecting air traffic here, officials said. A few places in the higher reaches of Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall during the night, an official of the MeT Department said. Kokernag town in south Kashmir recorded 3.8 mm of snow, while the highway …

Heavy snowfall in Kashmir forces closure of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway; all flights to and from capital cancelled
5 years, 2 months ago

Heavy snowfall in Kashmir forces closure of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway; all flights to and from capital cancelled

Firstpost  

Heavy snowfall across Kashmir on Thursday cut off the valley from the rest of the country as the arterial Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed for traffic while all flights to and fro Srinagar airport were cancelled Srinagar: Heavy snowfall across Kashmir on Thursday cut off the valley from the rest of the country as the arterial Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was …

Moderate to heavy snowfall in J-K, Ladakh likely
5 years, 2 months ago

Moderate to heavy snowfall in J-K, Ladakh likely

India TV News  

The weather department on Tuesday predicted widespread moderate to heavy snowfall and rains in the hills and plains of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh union territories for three days starting from Wednesday. The weather system is likely to cause temporary disruptions on surface transport especially over passes like Zojila, Srinagar-Jammu, Leh-Manali Highway, Mughal Road due to landslides, low temperature and …

Weather in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh
5 years, 2 months ago

Weather in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

The Hindu  

The weather department on Tuesday predicted widespread moderate to heavy snowfall and rains in the hills and plains of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh union territories for three days starting from Wednesday. The weather system is likely to cause temporary disruptions on surface transport especially over passes such as Zojila, Srinagar-Jammu, Leh-Manali Highway, Mughal Road due to landslides, low temperature …

Jammu And Kashmir reopens for tourism, Governor assures necessary assistance
5 years, 2 months ago

Jammu And Kashmir reopens for tourism, Governor assures necessary assistance

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir reopened for tourists on Thursday. The development comes more than two months after the government had advised the tourists and pilgrims to leave the state, just before the Centre's decision to end the special status to Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, as it abrogated Article 370. Making an announcement on tourism, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya …

Hundreds of poor migrant workers flee Kashmir under lockdown
5 years, 5 months ago

Hundreds of poor migrant workers flee Kashmir under lockdown

Associated Press  

JAMMU, India — Hit by a complete security lockdown in Kashmir, hundreds of poor migrant workers have begun fleeing the Himalayan region to return to their far-away villages in northern and eastern India. Authorities in Hindu-majority India clamped a complete shutdown on Kashmir as they scrapped the Muslim-majority state’s special status, including exclusive hereditary rights and a separate constitution, and …

Jammu and Kashmir: Three dead as snowstorm hits Kupwara; road leading to Karnah closed
5 years, 9 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Three dead as snowstorm hits Kupwara; road leading to Karnah closed

India TV News  

Three persons died after a snowstorm hit Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district Monday night, police said on Tuesday, adding those dead were caught in the snowstorm and died due to cold. According to a police official, a group of people were moving on foot from Kupwara to Karnah when they were caught in a snowstorm near Khoni Nallah in Sadhna …

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