Snow Leopard Documented For The First Time Through ‘Camera Trap’ In South Kashmir

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: Amid the ongoing population assessment of snow leopards in Jammu & Kashmir, the elusive animal has been officially documented in Kishtwar for the first time through a “camera trap” sighting, according to an official on Tuesday. Dr M K Kumar, the Regional Wildlife Warden Jammu, said that despite being aware of the presence … Read more

Srinagar Leh Highway Shut Down By Snow Avalanche

Srinagar Leh Highway Shut Down By Snow Avalanche

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Leh highway was closed for traffic on Monday afternoon after a snow avalanche blocked the road near Cafeteria Morh in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. A Beacon official informed that the SSG road is blocked due to a snow avalanche near Cafeteria Morh. Meanwhile, several vehicles are stranded in the Sonamarg area … Read more

Snow avalanche hits 5 vehicles near Gumri, ‘People on board rescued: SSP Kargil

[ad_1] Sonmarg, Apr 16: At least five vehicles on way to Kargil from Sonamarg came under a snow avalanche on Sunday afternoon near ‘Sahiatan Nallah’ Gumri. Shaitan Nallah Gumri area falls between Zojila and Drass. The vehicles mostly trucks that came under the snow avalanche were laden with eatables and other goods and were on … Read more

MeT forecasts rains in plains, snow over upper reaches till April 20 in J&K

[ad_1] Says Main Activity On April 17,18; Weather System To Affect Transport In Hilly Area, Cause Water-Logging In Low Lying Areas Srinagar, April 16 (GNS): Weather department has forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall (over higher reaches) from April 17-20 with “main activity” on Monday and Tuesday. “During this wet spell, thunderstorms with strong … Read more

MeT forecasts rains in plains, snow over upper reaches till April 20 in J&K

MeT forecasts rains in plains, snow over upper reaches till April 20 in J&K

[ad_1] Srinagar, April 16: Weather department has forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall (over higher reaches) from April 17-20 with “main activity” on Monday and Tuesday. “During this wet spell, thunderstorms with strong gusty wind reaching (20-30KMPH) and hailstorm is also possible at some places of Jammu and Kashmir,” a meteorological department official here … Read more

Watch: Rare snow covers Al Baha region in Saudi Arabia

Watch: Rare snow covers Al Baha region in Saudi Arabia

[ad_1] Photo: Screengrab Riyadh: Al Baha region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) known for its majestic mountains and picturesque landscape, on Monday was hit by unusual hail and snowfall, local media reported. Cumulus thunderstorms brought unusually high rainfall, closing many roads and disrupting traffic in the area. Video clips shared on social media … Read more

Sikkim: No tourist left under snow, search operations called off, says officials

Sikkim: No tourist left under snow, search operations called off, says officials

[ad_1] Gangtok: A Sikkim government official Wednesday said it is now “almost certain” that no one is left strapped under the snow at 15th Mile, the site of the devastating avalanche and search operations by the Army and the Border Road teams have been called off. But helpline numbers will remain active for the time … Read more

53 Vehicles Rescued Amid Snow Storm On Razdan Pass

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: Authorities in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday rescued 53 vehicles, along with their drivers and passengers, who were trapped in the snow at Razdan Top on the Bandipora-Gurez road. Quoting an official, KNO reported that the rescue operation was carried out on Tuesday, following information about the stranded vehicles in adverse weather … Read more

MeT Predicts Rain, Snow In JK

MeT Predicts Rain, Snow In JK

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: Weather department on Wednesday forecast intermittent rain and thunderstorm in plains and snowfall over higher reaches at most places of Jammu and Kashmir from March 30 to April 5. A meteorological department official here said that the thunderstorm may be accompanied by strong gusty winds. Meanwhile the minimum temperatures recorded increase at most … Read more

MeT predicts rain spell in plains, snow over HR for J&K – Kashmir News

[ad_1] Srinagar, Mar 29: Weather department on Wednesday forecast intermittent rain and thunderstorm in plains and snowfall over higher reaches at most places of Jammu and Kashmir from March 30 to April 5. A meteorological department official here said that the thunderstorm may be accompanied by strong gusty winds. Meanwhile the minimum temperatures recorded increase … Read more