Kashmir weather News
While most parts of North India are receiving heavy rainfall, the heat in Kashmir broke a 72-year-old record. Temperatures in Kashmir have been above 35 degrees Celsius for the past 25 days and today it touched the previous highest of 37.4 degrees Celsius in 1953. What is worrying is not just the rise in temperature but also the 60 to 99 percent rainfall deficit in Kashmir from December to June 2025.
Kashmir, traditionally known for its cool climate, has been experiencing an unusual heat wave this year, driven by global warming, urbanisation, and deforestation.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted moderate to heavy snowfall and rain in parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours.
Fresh snowfall brings relief to Kashmir, ending dry spell, with hopes for better crop yields amid harsh winter.
Heavy snowfall in Kashmir's higher regions closes roads; authorities warn residents as more rain and snow forecasted in coming days.
Heavy snowfall in Kashmir's higher regions closes roads; authorities warn residents as more rain and snow forecasted in coming days.
Alongside air travel, the Jammu-Srinagar national highway reopened on Sunday, allowing vehicles stranded during the closure to continue their journeys.
Delhi experienced above-average minimum temperatures for the second consecutive day, with cloudy skies contributing to the trend.
Kashmir and Ladakh are enduring severe cold, with temperatures dropping significantly. The cold wave is expected to continue until December 26.
Kashmir is witnessing Chilla-i-Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter period. Srinagar city witnessed the coldest night in 33 years as the minimum dipped to bone-chilling minus 8.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
According to the IMD Kashmir, Srinagar experienced the coldest night of the season, with the temperature plummeting to minus 5.4°C.
According to the IMD, the La Niña effect is expected to impact northern India, including the plains of Punjab and Delhi, bringing cooler-than-usual sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern Pacific.
Snowfall was reported across the high-altitude areas of Gurez, Sadna Top, Tulel, Gulmarg hills, and Sonamarg, leading to a sharp drop in temperatures.
The Kashmir Valley, known for its natural beauty, is currently experiencing unprecedented heat with temperatures reaching 35.6 degrees Celsius, 6 degrees above normal. This heatwave, attributed to dry weather and global temperature rise, has disappointed tourists expecting relief from North India's scorching heat.
Gulmarg, renowned as one of Kashmir's top tourist spots, is currently resembling a winter wonderland despite it being April.
Several landslides triggered by incessant rains have led to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.
Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness heavy rainfall and snowfall for the next 2-3 day, predicted the met department.
Dense fog in very likely to engulf isolated pockets of Chandigarh and Delhi during the morning hours on February 5 and 6
The winter wonderland of Kashmir, Gulmarg is dry with no snow anywhere to be seen. The experts blame global warming while the tourists visiting to witness the snow are left disappointed.
Kashmir is experiencing atypical weather with no snowfall despite sub-zero temperatures, resulting in the freezing of lakes in the region.
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