kashmir_weather

16/11/2024

Season's first snowfall at Gulmarg 😍

15/11/2024

Weather Update

Under the influence of a Western Disturbance, light to moderate rain/snow showers are expected in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 48 hrs.
Snowfall is expected over Sadhna Top, Razdan Top, Gurez higher reaches, Machil, Phase 1 & 2 in Gulmarg, Zojila Pass, Sinthan Top, Margan Top, Peer Ki Gali, etc.
Light snowfall in Sonamarg & Gulmarg can't be ruled out.

A spell of rainfall can occur in some plains as well. However, no major spell is expected.

A sharp dip in night temperatures is expected during the next week, with some parts recording the first sub-zero temperatures of the season.

From 17 November onwards, dry weather is expected for 7 - 10 days.

11/11/2024

"He added politicians and leaders must look beyond the narrow focus of five-year election cycles and recognize that climate action is a matter of national survival. The choice is clear: commit to transformative change today, or face the irreversible damage of tomorrow.
There is no room left for compromise."

Umaisar Gull Ganie Srinagar, Nov 11: The months' long dry spell in Kashmir has left farmers struggling as the lack

11/11/2024

Video from Sadhna Top, Kashmir. The place has recorded 4 inches of snow since today morning.

VC:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100046666862572&mibextid=ZbWKwL

11/11/2024

Light Snowfall was recorded at Peer Ki Gali

Courtesy: Azhar Bhat

11/11/2024

Nearly 4 inches of snow was recorded at Sadhna Top, even as it continues to snow in the area.

Pic/Video: Mohd Abdullah Beacon Kupwara

11/11/2024

Heavy snowfall starts at Zojila Pass. The forecast indicates that the snowfall will continue in the area for the next 2 - 3 hrs.

Video Shared By: Irfan Raina

11/11/2024

Phase 2 & Phase 1 in Gulmarg have received a fresh spell of snowfall.

Two inches have accumulated at Phase 2 so far, while negligible accumulation was recorded at Phase 1.

Temperature at main Gulmarg currently is less than 5°C.

VC: Daily News & Malik Gulmarg

10/11/2024

Weather Update

A fresh weak Western Disturbance is set to impact Jammu and Kashmir starting tonight. Under its influence, light rain/snow is expected in some parts of the Union Territory, continuing until the early morning of November 12.

The impact of the WD will be mostly seen over the higher reaches of North Kashmir, Pir Panjal Range, and higher reaches of Bandipora & Ganderbal districts.

Another Western Disturbance, but weaker, is going to impact the UT between November 14 & 16. Generally, light snowfall is expected over a few higher reaches of Kashmir Valley.

Day temperatures are expected to fall by 2 - 6°C. A significant dip in night temperatures will be observed from November 17 onwards.

06/11/2024

Water level of Jhelum drops to new all-time low, dry weather to continue during the next 5 days

The water level of Jhelum at Sangam dropped to minus 0.82 feet on 06 Nov 9 a.m., which is the lowest water level recorded at the station.

At Pampore, the gauge reading was minus 1.75 meters. At Ram Munshi Bagh Srinagar, it was 1.28 feet, and 1.15 feet at Asham.

Some tributaries of Jhelum were also flowing at a record low level.

The water level of Vishow Nallah at Khudwani was recorded at 2.31 m, minus 0.45 m of Rambiyara Nallah at Wachi & Lidder Nallah at Batkoot, 0.61 m of Doodhganga Nallah at Barzulla, and 0.02 m of Sindh Nallah at Doderhama.

Meanwhile, the forecasts indicate that dry weather will continue to dominate during the next 5 days. A weak Western Disturbance, however, may impact Jammu and Kashmir around November 11.

The declining water levels is concerning as continued dry spell will lead to further drop in the water levels. Additionally, with falling temperatures, meltwater from snow and ice will decline sharply.

31/10/2024

October ends with 74% rainfall deficit in Jammu and Kashmir, 89% in Ladakh

Against normal rainfall of 33.1 mm, only 8.7 mm was recorded in the UT.

South Kashmir recorded below normal rainfall in the range of -95 to -100%.
Central Kashmir in the range -85% to -91%.
Bandipora -90%, Baramulla -91%, & Kupwara -57%.

Doda, Jammu, & Kathua recorded rainfall deficits in the range -32% to -45%.
While other districts, except Samba, recorded deficit figures between -50% & -97%.

Samba was the only district that received above normal rainfall at +250%.

Meanwhile, Kargil recorded a rainfall deficit of -100%, while Leh recorded it at -88%. The overall deficit stood at -89% in the UT.

Forecast: Completely dry weather is expected during the next 10 days. Further fall in water levels of rivers & streams is expected.

27/10/2024

Weather Update

28 Oct:
Partly to mostly cloudy weather. A rain/snow shower is expected in a few parts, particularly in higher reaches of north Kashmir, towards evening.

29 Oct:
Partly to mostly cloudy weather. A rain/snow spell is expected in some parts, particularly north Kashmir. Snowfall is possible at Phase 2 Gulmarg, Zojila Pass, along with other higher reaches.
Gusty winds can't be ruled out.

30 Oct:
Light snowfall is possible in a few spots in higher reaches during the early morning hours. Mostly dry and sunny weather thereafter.

31 Oct - 08 Nov:
Dry weather is expected.

Chances of snow in plains are near to 0%.

21/10/2024

Weather Update

A weak Western Disturbance is expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir from the evening of October 23rd through October 24th. This system may bring light snowfall to the higher elevations of North Kashmir, Ganderbal, and Anantnag districts. Snowfall is also likely at Phase 2 in Gulmarg and Zojila Pass in Sonamarg.

In the plains, the weather is expected to remain largely dry, though a brief spell of rain in some areas cannot be ruled out.

There is also a possibility of gusty winds.

Nothing significant is expected in Jammu region.

In Ladakh, there is also a chance of light snowfall in a few spots, especially in Kargil district.

19/10/2024

Satellite images from October 13 and October 18 reveal the devastating extent of damage after a fire ravaged nearly the entire village of Mulwarwan in Kishtwar district.

16/10/2024

There have been several reports circulating about potential heavy snowfall in Kashmir, even suggesting it could affect the plains. However, it is important to clarify that, as of now, no such forecast is there. These rumors are causing unnecessary panic, especially among apple farmers who are already struggling with low production this year.

While Western Disturbances are expected to approach around or after October 23, they are unlikely to bring snowfall to the plains. If the forecast changes, any significant updates will be shared in due course. For now, there is no reason to panic.

13/10/2024

In the light of recent rumours, I want to clarify that there is no forecast of snowfall in plains during the next 10 days.

The chances are less than 0%.

Except for a shower (possibility very less around 16 - 17 Oct), there is no snowfall forecast for higher reaches as well.

Mostly dry weather will continue to dominate.

Jhelum is going to see a further decline in its water level. Water scarcity may arise in a few areas.

07/10/2024

As promised, the weather remained on every political party's side during the election campaigns.
The official results may be due on October 8th, but the weather has already announced its verdict, delivering an early victory to the Sheen & Rued Party.

A fresh weak Western Disturbance is going to affect Jammu and Kashmir on 08th & 09th October. As a result, a rain shower/spell is expected in some parts of the UT with snow in higher elevations. However, for the most part, dry weather is likely to prevail.

05/10/2024

Weather Update for the next 10 days

05 October:
Mostly dry weather. A few areas may receive a shower towards late afternoon/evening.

06 October:
Mostly dry weather. One or two spots may receive a short shower.

07 October:
Mostly dry weather.

08 October:
Mostly dry weather. A few spots may receive a short shower.

09 - 10 October:
Mostly dry weather will prevail. However, some areas may receive a short rain spell (50% chance).

11 - 14 October:
Mostly dry weather is expected.

Note:
1. The water level of streams and rivers is expected to fall further.
2. There will be a decrease in day and night temperatures in the coming days.