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Latest Weather Update For Jammu and Kashmir Mercury drops in Kashmir Valley, Gulmarg freezes at minus 10.4°C Srinagar, Jan 26 (GNS): The minimum temperature in most parts of Kashmir Valley recorded a drop with mercury settling at minus 10.4°C in tourist resort of Gulmarg, officials said here. An official of the meteorological department here told GNS that Srinagar received 3.5mm rainfall in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today while the summer capital of the J&K recorded a low of 1.3°C against last night’s 1.8°C, he said. Kashmir is presently under the grip of 40-day long harshest period of winter, known locally as ‘Chillai Kalan, which started from December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ and a 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’. Gulmarg had about 0.4mm of rainfall during the time and recorded a low of minus 10.4 °C against minus 9.2°C on previous night, he said. The temperature was nearly 2.0°C above normal for this time of the year in the famous resort in north Kashm...

MeT forecasts  cloudy weather in J&K, dense fog in Jammu till Jan 29 Srinagar, Jan 25 (GNS): Weatherman on Tuesday forecast cloudy weather in J&K coupled with moderate to dense fog in plains of Jammu till January 29.    “Fair to partly cloudy weather is expected throughout J&K till January 29 with moderate to dense fog in morning hours in plains of Jammu,” an official of the meteorological department here told GNS. He said there would generally cloudy weather on January 30 and that there is possibility of light rain/snow on 31st. “Expect warmer days and colder nights till January 29th,” he said, adding, “There's no forecast of any major weather till ending January.”  Meanwhile, the official said Srinagar received traces rainfall in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today while the summer capital of the J&K recorded a low of 1.8°C against last night’s 2.8°C, he said. Kashmir is presently under the grip of 40-day long harshest period of winter, known loc...

Weather Update Mostly dry weather is expected at most places in Jammu and Kashmir today. Light rain/snow is possible at a few places in Jammu region and Ladakh (especially in Kargil district). Except for a few places, dry weather is expected tomorrow as well. Dry spell is expected to extend till 31 Jan as no significant system will be affecting J&K this Chillai-Kalan. Due to absence of any weather system, cold wave conditions are expected in the coming days. (Kashmir Weather)

Covid-19: Weekly Lockdown from Friday 2 p.m. to continue: Govt Srinagar, Jan 23 (GNS): Amid surge in covid-19 cases, government on Sunday decided to continue with the 64-hour lockdown from 2 p.m. Friday in Jammu and Kashmir. In an order issued by the State Executive Committee headed by Chief Secretary Dr Arin Kumar Mehta, the government has reiterated most of the measures announced by it following the start of the 3rd covid-19 wave. “Night Curfew shall continue to remain in force in all Districts from 9 pm to 6 am with complete restriction on non-essential movement,” the order, a copy of which lies with GNS reads, adding, “There shall also be complete restriction on non-essential movement in the entire J&K from every Friday 2.00 PM to Monday 6.00 A.M.” All the offices have been asked to regulate the attendance of its employees in such a manner so as to ensure that appropriate Social Distancing Norms are maintained. “Pregnant Women Employees will be exempted from Physical attendance...

MeT Forecasts Moderate To Heavy Snowfall Till Sunday Evening Srinagar, Jan 22 (GNS): Weatherman on Saturday forecast widespread moderate to heavy rain and snow in Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. “Currently, weather is overcast at most places of J&K with report of widespread light to moderate rain/snow in both Jammu & Kashmir regions,” an official of the meteorological department here told GNS. “Widespread moderate rain and snow with heavy rain and snow (mainly in South Kashmir, Pirpanjal, Banihal-Ramban-Batote axis, Reasi, Poonch, Rajouri and most places of Jammu region) is most likely during next 24 hours, starting tonight till tomorrow evening,” he said, adding, “Significant improvement in weather from January 24 onwards till January 28.” He said weather may disrupt surface transportation, like Jammu-Srinagar highway, Sinthan Top, Sadhna Top, etc. Meanwhile, Srinagar received 1.6mm rainfall in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today while the summer capital of the J&K r...

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has released the photographs of three wanted militants in the Kashmir Valley. Police has released the photographs of three militants who are said to be residents of Kulgam, Pulwama and Srinagar. The Jammu and Kashmir Police has also announced a reward for anyone providing information about them.

2-day wet spell in J&K from today: MeT Srinagar, Jan 21: The Meteorological Department has forecasted a two-day wet spell in Jammu and Kashmir from Saturday. In a weather update issued for J&K, the MeT said “A fresh active Western Disturbance (is) most likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas from 22nd January. Under the influence of this system, widespread rain/snow most likely to occur during 22nd and 23rd January. The system will most likely to concentrate over Jammu Division, Pir Panchal Range and south Kashmir” The MeT update said “ moderate rain in plains with snow over higher reaches (heavy rain/snow at isolated places) of Jammu division is expected during the period ( of the inclement weather).” “Light snow over plains and moderate snow over middle and higher reaches of Kashmir division is expected particularly over northwestern, northern and central parts of Kashmir.” MeT update said. “Moderate snow over pains of South Kashmir with heavy snow at isolated places ove...

Weather Update Parts of south Kashmir are currently receiving light to moderate rain and snow showers. Light rain/snow is expected at a few places during the next 18hrs. From tomorrow morning/afternoon, rain/snow activity is likely to pick up (starting from Jammu region). Moderate rain/snow is expected at most places in Jammu region. A heavy spell at a few places is also possible. Western Disturbance's impact will be less over Kashmir as compared to Jammu region. Light to moderate rain/snow is expected at most places. Intensity of the system will be maximum over some parts of south Kashmir.

MeT Forecasts ‘Widespread’ Snowfall, May Hit Travel In J&K On Weekend Srinagar, Jan 20 (GNS): Weatherman on Thursday revised its earlier forecast by now predicting widespread moderate rain and snow during 22 to 23rd January in Jammu and Kashmir. “An Active Western Disturbance is Most likely to cause Widespread Moderate Rain/Snow in J&K during 22-23rd Jan,” an official of the meteorological department here told GNS, adding, that the weather system may temporary cause disruptions in surface and air transportation. “(Probability of Occurrence as of today is 75%),” he said. Light rains lashed plains in Jammu and Kashmir while upper reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall, officials said on Thursday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar received 2.9mm rain in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today while the summer capital of the J&K recorded a low of 2.2°C against last night’s 2.7°C. Kashmir is presently under the grip of 40-day long harshest ...

COVID-19 weekend lockdown: Govt issues formal order Orders complete restriction on non-essential movement in UT from every Friday afternoon to Monday morning Srinagar, Jan 20 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir administration Thursday ordered imposition of complete restriction on non-essential movement in the Union Territory from every Friday 2.00 pm to Monday 6.00 am. Pertinently, the government imposed an unannounced weekend lockdown across Jammu and Kashmir on last Saturday and Sunday in wake of the surge in Covid-19 cases across the Union Territory. Issuing a formal order in this regard, the Chief Secretary, who is also Chairman of State Executive Committee (SEC) has said that there shall be a complete restriction on non-essential movement in the entire UT of J&K from every Friday 2.00 pm to Monday 6.00 am, henceforth. It also said that the pregnant women employees will be exempted from physical attendance and they shall be allowed to work from home. “In continuation to the Covid-19 c...

Big Update Related to Reopening of All Coaching centres in Kashmir – Check Here Srinagar: Coaching Centers Association of Kashmir (CCAK) today said it is continuing with its efforts for early reopening of educational institutions and met Chief Secretary and others in this connection. According to a press note, cntinuing with its efforts for opinion building about restarting the teaching learning process, a delegation of Coaching Centers Association of Kashmir led by its president Hamid Mufti visited Jammu and met the Chief Secretary Dr Ashok Mehta on January 12. “Understanding the issues highlighted by CCAK the worthy Chief Secretary listened to the delegation with full interest and empathy and assured the delegation that the reopening the educational institutions including coaching centers is one of the top priorities of the administration. The Chief Secretary told the representatives of CCAK that the administration is reviewing the situation constantly and the coaching centers will b...

Met office forecasts fresh spell of light rains and snow during January 22-23rd Light rains in J&K plains, higher reaches including Gulmarg receive snowfall Srinagar, Jan 20 (GNS): Light rains lashed plains in Jammu and Kashmir while upper reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall, officials said on Thursday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar received 2.9mm rainfall in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today while the summer capital of the J&K recorded a low of 2.2°C against last night’s 2.7°C. Kashmir is presently under the grip of 40-day long harshest period of winter, known locally as ‘Chillai Kalan, which started from December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ and a 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’. Gulmarg had about 8cms of fresh snowfall during the time and recorded a low of minus 5.0°C against minus 6.0°C on previous night, he said. The temperature was 2.7°C above normal for this time of the year in the famous resort in nor...

MeT forecasts another feeble wet spell on weekend but no major rains, snow till Jan 31 Srinagar, Jan 19 (GNS): Weatherman on Wednesday forecast fresh spell of light rains and snow on weekend but ruled out any major wet weather by the end of this month.     “A spell of light rain/snow is likely (60% chance) during January 22-23rd. Thereafter, mainly dry weather is expected from January 24 onwards till ending January,” an official of the meteorological department said, adding, “There is no forecast of any major snow spell till ending January.”  Today, he said, weather will remain partly to generally cloudy in both regions with possibility of light rain or snow at scattered places.  Meanwhile the meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar received traces of rain in last 24 hours till 0830 hours while the summer capital of the J&K recorded a low of 2.7°C against last night’s 1.1°C.   Kashmir is presently under the grip of 40-day lon...

Good News for Anganwadis, CEO JSCL Releases Plan - details inside The humble-looking Anganwadis in Jammu are all set to have a complete makeover as the Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) is going to convert their conventional buildings into structures with better amenities. The JSCL is converting 14 buildings in Jammu into Smart Anganwadi Centers under the Smart City Mission programme of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The 14 Anganwadi centres are Naseeb Nagar A, Naseeb-Nagar-B, Mana-Basti, B-C-Road, Kabir-Colony-A, Rama-Lane, Trikuta-Nagar-Sec-3, Trikuta-Nagar-Extension, Trikuta-Nagar-South-Extension, Press-Morh-B, Qasim-Nagar-B, Belicharan-A, Ruhimorh B and Lower Gadigarh. On Monday, Chief Executive Officer, JSCL, AvnyLavasa, visited different anganwadis to review the status of ongoing projects. She was informed that several items ranging from furniture to stationery items were procured to convert conventional buildings of anganwadis into structures with better amen...

Wet Spell To Continue Till Jan 19, Fog Over Plains Of Jammu Also Predicted Srinagar, Jan 18 (GNS): Kashmir Valley including Srinagar received light rains while some plains and higher reaches had light to moderate snowfall since overnight, officials said on Tuesday.   Amid cloud cover, the night mercury increased across J&K and Ladakh with only three weather stations set up by the meteorological department here recording below sub-zero temperature.     A meteorological department official told GNS that Srinagar received 0.2mm of rain in last 24 hours till 0830 hours while the summer capital of the J&K recorded a low of 1.1°C against last night’s 1.0°C.   Kashmir is presently under the grip of 40-day long harshest period of winter, known locally as ‘Chillai Kalan, which started from December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ and a 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’. Gulmarg had about 4 cms of fresh snowfall during the time and recorded a lo...

MeT predicts light snowfall in plains tonight Another 2-day wet spell expected on Jan 21; LMVs to ply towards Jammu on highway tomorrow KNO Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 17 (KNO): As Kashmir parts received fresh snowfall today, the local Meteorological department (MeT) here has predicted light snowfall in Kashmir tonight and another two-day wet spell from January 21. Officials in the MeT told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a feeble Western Disturbance is affecting Jammu and Kashmir at present and subsequently, there is a possibility of light snowfall in plains of Kashmir and light to moderate snowfall over higher reaches of J&K and Ladakh during January 17 night and 18th. “Another spell of light to moderate snow in J&K is likely during January 21-22. There is no forecast of any major rain/snow till ending January in both the Union Territories,” MeT officials said. Meanwhile, as per the traffic advisory for tomorrow, the officials said that subject to fair weathe...

30-yr-old man 'commits suicide' in Srinagar Srinagar, Jan 17 (KNO): A 30-year-old man allegedly committed suicide in Mallabagh area of Srinagar on Monday afternoon. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death in Mallabagh area in Srinagar outskirts. They said that he was brought to SKIMS Soura, where doctors declared brought him dead on arrival. Meanwhile, local police have taken cognizance of the incident and started investigations in this regard —(KNO)

Light rains in Jammu, light snowfall in Kashmir plains from tonight: MeT Srinagar, Jan 17 (GNS): While night temperature continues to increase, weatherman on Monday forecast light rains in plains of Jammu and light snowfall Kashmir plains from tonight.   A meteorological department official told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.0°C against last night’s minus 1.2°C in the summer capital of the J&K.   Kashmir is presently under the grip of 40-day long harshest period of winter, known locally as ‘Chillai Kalan, which started from December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ and a 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’. Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 4.6°C against minus 7.0°C on previous night, he said. The temperature was 3.1°C above normal for this time of the year in the famous resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.    Pahalgam, the famous resort in south Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 3.6°C against minus 5.4°C last night, he said. Qazigu...

MeT forecasts 3-day wet spell in J&K from today The chances of snowfall are the most frequent and maximum during this period and most areas, especially in the higher reaches, receive heavy to very heavy snowfall. Srinagar: The Meteorological Department has forecasted a three-day wet spell from Sunday with the possibility of “ very light to light spell of rains, snowfall in plains and light to a moderate spell of snowfall in higher reaches.” “Under the influence of feeble Western Disturbance, weather most likely to remain generally cloudy with possibility of very light to Light Rain/Snow in plains of J&K during January 16-19th and light to moderate snowfall over higher reaches. As of today, there’s no forecast of any major rain/snow till ending Jan. ( Accuracy 60-70%),” the MeT forecast said. Meanwhile, the intense cold wave conditions continued in Kashmir as the minimum temperature settled several degrees below freezing point, officials said here on Saturday. The night temperat...

Weatherman Predicts Fresh Spell Of Snowfall in J&K from sunday Sub-Zero Temperature Continues In Kashmir Valley, Ladakh; Minus 4.5°C In Srinagar Srinagar, Jan 15 (GNS): Sub-zero conditions continued in Kashmir Valley and Ladakh with Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, recording a low of minus 4.5°C on Saturday. A meteorological department official told GNS that the minimum temperature in Srinagar was down by more than a degree Celsius than previous night’s minus 3.4°C. It was minus 2.1°C below normal for this time of year in Srinagar. Kashmir is presently under the grip of 40-day long harshest period of winter, known locally as ‘Chillai Kalan, which started from December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ and a 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’. Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 9.5°C against 10.5°C on previous night, he said. The temperature was minus 1.6°C below normal for this time of the year in the famous resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Pahalgam, t...