JAMMU, Nov 1: Weather was cloudy in J&K, and the MeT office said on Tuesday that rain and snow was likely during the next 24 hours. “Generally cloudy with possibility of light to moderate rain/snowfall (1-2 inches over middle and higher reaches). “No snow in the plains. On November 2 and 3rd it is partly to generally cloudy. Light rain/snow may occur at isolated places, although chances are less. “On November 5-8th Cloudy with scattered light to moderate rain/snowfall over […]
KPDCL asked to ensure 100% metering in Sgr Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high level meeting to review the winter preparedness of various departments across the UT. He directed the officers to ensure coordinated action plans are in place for uninterrupted power & water supply, round the clock availability of public utilities, ration, medicines and other necessities. He said every department and key stakeholders should be far better prepared for this winter than […]
Only a few days ago, through these columns, we voiced our concern over the main river flowing through Kashmir valley, the Veth or Jehlum having touched all the low of the previous 65 years of its levels of water flow so much so that near drought like situation had emerged necessitating for installation of draught pumps for irrigation purposes . It all happened on account of a long hot dry spell as also due to less snow fall having taken […]
One dies of lightning, 4 hurt; many trapped in snow Gopal Sharma JAMMU, June 22: Heavy rain lashed entire Jammu region, triggering flash floods and landslides, with authorities forced to shut schools in several districts including Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban and evacuate trapped people from many snow bound areas, while the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and Mughal Road remained blocked for the second consecutive day today leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded. Click here to watch video A nomad was killed while […]
Cold wave conditions have engulfed the upper reaches of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts, triggering panic among the nomads who have started their bi-annual migration from the plains in the Union Territory and Punjab. Unseasonal snowfall in.