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April 6, 2026 10:34 AM

Weather alert: Light rain, snowfall likely in J&K from tomorrow

Weather across Jammu and Kashmir was partly cloudy on Monday as the local Meteorological (MeT) Department forecast intermittent light to moderate rain and snow (in higher reaches) at several places beginning Tuesday. A MeT Department statement said that the weather in the union territory is likely to remain partly cloudy on Monday, and light to moderate rain and snow (in higher reaches) is expected from the forenoon of April 7 till the evening of April 8. The statement said a few places in the...

March 25, 2026 10:15 AM

Fresh snowfall and Tulip Garden developments boost Kashmir’s tourism

The picturesque Bhaderwah Valley has once again captured the attention of tourists with a fresh spell of snowfall that has blanketed the famous Guldanda tourist destination. The snow has turned the region into a mesmerising white wonderland, enhancing its natural beauty and attracting both tourists and nature lovers to the area. The snowfall has rejuvenated the tourism landscape of Bhaderwah and also added to the growing appeal of Kashmir as a winter destination, as visitors flock to experience...

March 16, 2026 4:43 PM

Rain, Hailstorm bring sharp temperature drop in Himachal: IMD Issues Orange Alert For March 18-19

The fresh rain, hailstorm and snowfall across several parts of Himachal Pradesh have led to a sharp fall in temperatures, bringing relief to the tourism and farming sectors in the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain and thunderstorm activity in the coming days. Shobhit Katiyar ,Senior Scientist and Director IMD, said rainfall and snowfall were recorded in most districts of the state during the last 24 hours. "In the last 24 hours, we have seen rain and s...

February 3, 2026 12:20 PM

Weather improves in J&K; snowfall in upper reaches likely

Both maximum and minimum temperatures improved across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, with Srinagar city recording 2.8 degrees Celsius and Gulmarg ski resort minus 5.3 degrees as the night’s lowest temperature. The Meteorological (MeT) Department officials said a weak Western Disturbance (WD) is presently active over the union territory. Under this influence, generally cloudy weather with rain and snow at many places is likely to occur. From February 4 till the evening of February 6, partly cl...

February 2, 2026 12:11 PM

South Korea blanketed by heavy overnight snow

Heavy snow blanketed South Korea overnight on Monday, disrupting the morning commute, with snowfall forecast to continue in eastern and southern parts of the country, the weather agency said. A heavy snow advisory was lifted for Seoul at 4 a.m. (local time), but city officials mobilised snow removal trucks throughout the early morning to spread deicing agents and minimise inconveniences to commuters. The city issued a mobile alert at 6 a.m. to warn of slippery roads due to the overnight snow a...

January 23, 2026 2:00 PM

IMD reports widespread rain, snowfall across Himachal; another fresh Western Disturbance likely from January 26

Himachal Pradesh experienced widespread rainfall and snowfall over the past 24 hours, with temperatures in several areas remaining above normal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Meteorological Centre in Shimla reported on Friday. The IMD said minimum temperatures in low hills, plains, and high hill stations rose by 2–8°C, while mid-hill stations saw a drop of 2–6°C over the last 24 hours. Low and high hill stations recorded minimum temperatures 3–5°C above normal, whereas mid-...

January 20, 2026 3:33 PM

Wave of low temperature brings rare snowfall to Shanghai

A wave of low temperature sweeping southern China brought rare snowfall to Shanghai on Tuesday, delighting residents of the financial hub as authorities warned that the frigid weather could last for at least three days. The city, on China's east coast, last experienced a heavy snowfall in January 2018.And just last week, Shanghai basked in unusually high temperatures of 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit), which local media said had caused some osmanthus trees to bloom. "The weather see...

January 19, 2026 10:55 PM

Record snow fall in Russian far east sows fun, frustration and massive drifts

The biggest snow fall in 60 years on Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula created vast drifts several metres tall that blocked building entrances and buried cars, according to Reuters visuals and weather monitoring stations. In some areas more than 2 m (6.5 feet) of snow has fallen in the first half of January after 3.7 m in December, according to weather monitoring stations. Reuters pictures showed cars almost completely buried in metres of snow and four-wheel drives struggling for tracti...

December 22, 2025 1:12 PM

Snowfall recorded in Kashmir as Chillai Kalan begins

Snowfall in the higher reaches and rain in the plains of the Kashmir Valley over the past 24 hours ended a three-month-long dry spell on Monday, as the 40-day harsh winter period, locally known as Chillai Kalan, began on a positive note. The Gulmarg ski resort received nearly nine inches of snowfall during the last 24 hours, draping the destination in a pristine white blanket. Skiers, Christmas and New Year revellers, along with stakeholders from the tourism sector, had been eagerly awaiting th...

December 8, 2025 4:55 PM

J&K: Sonmarg receives season’s first snowfall

Tourists in Sonmarg, located in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, witnessed the season’s first snowfall on Monday, transforming the hill station into a breathtaking winter wonderland. The popular tourist destination - renowned for its towering peaks and alpine meadows -woke up under a pristine white blanket as continuous snowfall covered roads, rooftops, and forests. The sudden change in weather sparked excitement among both visitors and locals, many of whom rushed outdoors to enjoy the...