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February 20, 2026, 05:06 PM - 2 min read
The IMD plans to install four additional doppler weather radars and 34 automatic weather stations and snow gauges in Jammu and Kashmir.Seven districts have been for this, with special focus on early warnings for cloudburst-induced rainfall.
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February 20, 2026, 04:44 PM - 3 min read
The day temperature has been hovering several degrees above the seasonal average for the last few days as bright sunshine marks the winter days, officials said. The experience is unusual for the locals, people of elderly generations who have hitherto been seeing harshness of winters not going till March end.
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January 26, 2026, 02:21 PM - 2 min read
Restoration efforts on the national highway and alternative routes like Mughal Road—still closed for the third consecutive day on Monday—remain ongoing but are hampered by intermittent snowfall, authorities said.
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January 25, 2026, 05:36 PM - 1 min read
According to the weather office, among other places in the state, Faridkot, Bathinda, and Gurdaspur also experienced a cold night, recording respective minimums of 4.5 degrees, 4 degrees, and 4.5 degrees Celsius.
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January 13, 2026, 03:12 PM - 3 min read
The dry and cold weather conditions have led to a surge in seasonal illnesses, particularly among young children and older people.
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January 9, 2026, 06:16 PM - 5 min read
Using a pseudo-scientific formula, the third Monday in January was determined to be the “bluest” day of the year, marked by sadness, low energy and withdrawal from social interaction.
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January 7, 2026, 12:44 PM - 3 min read
Plummeting temperatures and dense fog have parts of north India in the grip of a cold wave, forcing authorities to extend winter holidays in schools
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December 29, 2025, 04:16 PM - 3 min read
Compared to last year when annual footfall had crossed the 94.84-lakh mark, the over 27.4 per cent drop underscores the cumulative effect of security concerns and natural disruptions on religious tourism in the region, they said. The year saw multiple setbacks, with the Pahalgam terror attack in April that left 26 persons dead and prompted heightened security measures across the region.
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December 8, 2025, 09:21 PM - 7 min read
Prioritise a positive outlook as a survival strategy and learn to appreciate the change in seasons. It's a typical Norwegian way of thinking that can make all the difference when there's very little daylight for months.
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November 29, 2025, 03:12 PM - 3 min read
To ensure readiness for emergencies, he directed that essential relief items be stockpiled in advance, with pre-contracting undertaken as per the Disaster Management Act, 2005, based on district-specific needs and past experiences. He also stressed the need for advance stocking of fuel, food grains, LPG and other essential supplies in snow-prone areas.
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June 22, 2025, 02:44 PM - 9 min read
Even with contemporary amenities like hot running water and heated buildings, winter in Antarctica can be distressing.
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June 12, 2025, 01:49 PM - 3 min read
The severe heatwave has created havoc in the Jammu plains, including Jammu city, Samba and Kathua, which are currently witnessing an unprecedented surge in maximum and minimum temperatures.
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