SRINAGAR SNOWFALL
After summer snowfall in Kashmir, IMD issues fresh rain alert for J&K for next few days
The Meteorological Department predicts more rain for Jammu and Kashmir, plus Ladakh. Kashmir experienced rainfall and mountain snowfall. Temperatures dropped. Srinagar recorded 19.5°C. Gulmarg saw 7.6°C. Pahalgam had 16.1°C. Jammu registered 35.5°C. Showers are expected on June 3. Light rain is forecast for June 4. Dry weather is likely from June 5-6. Thunder and lightning are possible on June 2.
J&K traffic alert: Mudslide shuts Jammu-Srinagar highway, IMD warns of more storms ahead
A mudslide in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, has halted traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), prompting a travel advisory. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting thunderstorms and lightning. Rainfall is expected across multiple states, while East and Northwest India anticipate rising temperatures. Himachal Pradesh is bracing for rain, snow, and potential hailstorms.
Before Pahalgam attack, intel agencies had flagged potential targeting of tourists in Srinagar's outskirts: Officials
Days before the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists, intelligence agencies had issued warnings about possible targeting of tourists staying in hotels on the outskirts of Srinagar. Security forces conducted extensive searches in areas around Dachigam, Nishat, and Gangangir, but found no leads and concluded operations on the same day the attack occurred.
Kashmir experiences fresh snow and heavy rainfall; Road closures, school suspensions as weather takes a turn
Kashmir experienced varied weather conditions as higher altitudes received fresh snowfall, disrupting transportation on key routes like Gurez-Bandipora Road and Srinagar-Leh National Highway. Lower regions, including Srinagar, were hit by widespread rain, thunderstorms, and hail, causing damage to crops. Authorities have issued weather advisories, cautioning farmers and highlighting the risk of landslides in vulnerable areas until Monday.
IAF airlifts 41 passengers in AN-32 Kargil Courier; 3,192 availed facility this winter
The Indian Air Force concluded its Kargil Courier Service for the season on Tuesday, airlifting 41 passengers from Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh. Initiated on February 8 due to the closure of the Srinagar-Leh highway, the service facilitated the movement of stranded individuals between Jammu, Srinagar, and Kargil. In total, 3,192 passengers were airlifted during the operation.
Kashmir Valley receives fresh snowfall on Saturday
Many areas in Kashmir, including the plains of Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, and Pulwama, along with tourist resorts like Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received fresh snowfall. Light to moderate rains were witnessed in other parts of the Valley. The Meteorological department forecasts intermittent light to moderate rains and snow in higher reaches, with weather improvement expected in the afternoon.
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Road, air traffic hit by snowfall in Kashmir, landslide in Jammu; avalanche warning issued for hills
Snowfall in Kashmir Valley affects normal life as flights are cancelled, traffic is stopped, and heavy snowfall occurs. Snow clearing operations are slow due to slippery roads. Inbound and outbound flights from Srinagar airport are cancelled for the day. IndiGo cancels six flights due to bad weather. Avalanche warnings issued for hilly areas. Landslide halts traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway.
Uttarakhand Police urges pilgrims to be extra cautious in view of continuous snowfall in Kedarnath Dham
"There has been continuous snowfall in Kedarnath Dham since this morning. Please be careful in view of the weather and start the journey according to the weather forecast. Dial 112 for emergency assistance," Uttarakhand Police said.
IMD issues hailstorms, thunderstorms alert for Uttarakhand
"In Srinagar Garhwal police have made checking points near NIT Uttarakhand and near Badrinath bus stand where Char Dham Yatris are being stopped and those who have online bookings for a night stay will be allowed to go towards Rudraprayag. But the passengers who have not booked the passes are being appealed to stay in Srinagar only," said SHO Srinagar, Ravi Saini.
All flights at Srinagar Airport cancelled due to snowfall.
The Srinagar airport's 68 scheduled flights were all canceled as a result of the ongoing snowfall, which decreased visibility to below 500 meters. The snowfall began late on Sunday night and was still going strong in many areas.
Flight operations affected at Srinagar airport; several flights cancelled due to snowfall
While the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir experienced moderate to heavy snowfall, the areas in the plains received light to moderate snowfall. "The flight operations at Srinagar airport have been suspended till further notice due to continuous snowfall and low visibility," Director, Airport Authority of India (AAI), Srinagar Airport, Kuldeep Singh, told PTI.
Snowfall in Kashmir Valley, road, air links snapped
A blanket of snow covered Kashmir on Sunday as most areas received moderate snowfall, cutting the valley's surface as well as air connection with the rest of the country.
Air, road links with Kashmir Valley cut off for second day
"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.
Flight operations at Srinagar airport suspended for third consecutive day
"The runway has been cleared of snow but continuous heavy snowfall has led to flight operations being suspended due to poor visibility," an official of the Airport Authority of India told PTI.
Snowfall in Kashmir Valley, road, air links snapped
They said while some areas in north Kashmir received light snowfall, most areas in central and south Kashmir experienced moderate snowfall.
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh; rainfall in plains
They said due to the snowfall, authorities closed the Srinagar-Leh road, which passes through Zojila pass and connects Jammu and Kashmir with Ladakh union territory, for traffic.
Fresh snowfall in J-K; Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closes
The snowfall has led traffic snarls on all major roads as continuous snowfall has hampered the efforts of the authorities to clear the snow from roads.
Kashmir Valley cut off due to fresh snowfall
Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded 4 cm of fresh snowfall during the last 24 hours, while Pahalgam hill resort recorded 13 cm of fresh snow.
Snowfall, rain in Kashmir, more likely in next few days
Qazigund -the gateway town to Kashmir Valley in south - received 5.6 mm of rainfall, while the neighbouring Kokernag recorded 2.8 mm of downpour.
Srinagar-Jammu NH reopens for one-way traffic
"The highway was opened for traffic today and vehicles were allowed to ply from Jammu to Srinagar," a Traffic Department spokesman said here.
Kashmir receives season's heaviest snowfall
Pahalgam, which serves as the base camp for annual Amarnath Yatra, in Anantnag district recorded nearly eight inches of snow.
Kashmir Valley cut off from rest of country for second consecutive day
Kashmir Valley remained cut off from rest of the country for the second consecutive day today, due to continued rainfall in plains and snowfall in upper reaches.
Fresh snowfall shuts Srinagar-Jammu highway
"The Srinagar-Jammu highway has been closed because of more than three-feet deep snow on the highway in Bannihal and Batote sectors."
Snowfall, light rains in Kashmir give respite from dry spell
High altitude areas of Kashmir including famous ski resort of Gulmarg received snowfall while light rains occurred at Srinagar and other plain areas of Valley.
Srinagar-Jammu highway opens for stranded vehicles
The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, which was closed for the past two days following heavy snowfall, was opened today for stranded vehicles.
Srinagar-Jammu highway opened; intermittent snowfall continues
The 294-km Srinagar-Jammu national highway, was opened for traffic after remaining closed for two days even as intermittent snowfall continued.
Air traffic restored at Srinagar International airport
With improvement in weather, air traffic at Srinagar International airport was restored today, facilitating passengers who were stranded in Kashmir.
Heavy snowfall on arterial roads; Kashmir cut off from country
Kashmir Valley was today cut off from the rest of the country as heavy snowfall forced closure of arterial Srinagar-Jammu national highway.
Fresh snowfall brings cheer to New Year revelers, NH closed
Hundreds of tourists, who have arrived in the Valley to usher in the New Year, rejoiced at the snowfall.
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