Relief from Heatwave Expected as Rain, Gusty Winds Forecast Across J&K: Director MeT

Srinagar, May 24 (JKNS): Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir is expected to witness a significant change in the prevailing weather pattern from today, offering relief from the ongoing spell of intense heat and dry conditions.

Director MET Dr Mukhtar Ahmad as per news agency JKNS said that on May 24, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy with intermittent brief spells of rain and thundershowers across many areas of Kashmir division and scattered places in Jammu division. A few places may also experience gusty winds and intense showers.

From May 25 to 26, weather conditions are forecasted to be generally hot and dry. However, there is a chance of a brief spell of light rain at isolated places, mainly during the late afternoon hours.

Between May 27 and 31, brief spells of rain or thundershowers are expected at scattered to many places across the Union Territory. Some of these events may be accompanied by intense showers and gusty winds.

According to the advisory issued by the MET Centre Srinagar, there will be a respite from the ongoing heatwave, with maximum temperatures expected to fall by 2–3°C at many locations starting today. The advisory also mentions the possibility of thunder and gusty winds at a few locations over the coming days.

Residents have been advised to stay updated with weather forecasts and prepare for temporary weather disturbances. The forecast is a welcome development for the region which has been reeling under prolonged dry and hot conditions.—(JKNS)

Intense heatwave sweeps Kashmir, Srinagar sizzles at 33.2 degrees Celsius

Jammu records slight improvement

Srinagar, May 23 (KNO): The intense heatwave continued across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with all the stations across the valley recording above normal temperatures.

According to the details shared by the Meteorological (MeT) Department with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a maximum temperature of 33.2 degrees Celsius, which was 7.8 degrees Celsius above normal.

The details reveal that Qazigund, a gateway of Kashmir, has recorded a day temperature of 32.5 degrees Celsius while Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded 32.4 degrees Celsius.

In Pahalgam, a famous tourist resort, the mercury settled at 28.8 degrees Celsius while Kokernag recorded 31.5 degrees Celsius. Gulmarg, a famous ski resort, has recorded a maximum temperature of 24.0 degrees Celsius.

Further, the Jammu division witnessed a slight improvement on Friday with Jammu City recording a day temperature of 38.2 degrees Celsius.

Banihal, Batote, Katra and Bhaderwah recorded a maximum temperature of 29.2, 27.7, 35.2 and 31.4 degreess Celsius, respectively.

Meanwhile, Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad has predicted an isolated heat wave in J&K, saying that generally hot & dry weather is expected with the possibility of a brief spell of light rain at isolated places mainly towards late afternoon till May 26.

Ahmad said that from May 27 to 31, the weather would remain generally hot & dry with the possibility of a brief spell of light rain and thundershower at scattered places.

The MeT in its advisory said that a rise in maximum temperature by 1-2 degreess Celsius is expected with the possibility of a heatwave at scattered places of Kashmir division till May 23 and fall by 2 to 3 degreess Celsius thereafter.

A rise in maximum temperature is expected by 2-3 degreess Celsius, with the possibility of a heatwave over Jammu division till May 26. “Possibility of thunder, gusty winds at isolated places towards late afternoon can’t be ruled out,” according to the advisory—(KNO)

Power Shutdown in south Kashmir areas

Srinagar, May 23: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Branch cutting/stabilization & preventive maintenance of the said 33KV Lines & Receiving Stations, shutdown of 33KV Awantipora-Tral-Ist line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Noorpora, Dadsara, Chewa, Tral-e-Bala & Tral-e-Payeen shall remain off while power supply to Kahil, Tral-e-Bala, Bajwani, Bulley, Tral-e-Payeen, Diver, Pinglish, Amerabad and adjoining areas will be affected from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM on 24 May, 2025.

Also, the shutdown of 33KV Awantipora-Tral-II line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Aripal, Gulabbagh & Lurgam shall remain off while power supply to Lam, Jawaharpora, Aripal, Khanqoud, Satoora, Nargistan, Nanar, Kati Batagund, Lurgam, Satoora and Pastoona will be affected from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM on 29 May, 2025.

Besides, the shutdown of 33KV Sangam-I & Sangam-II shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at K-Koot, Panzgam, Khalan, LIS Tral & Sangam, Khallen, Khiram & Murhama shall remain off while power supply to Saimooch, K-Koot, Haripargam, Kalgam, Ochanora, Gulzarpora, Panzgam Railway, Panzgam Agriculture, Rakh Litter, Naina, Batpora amd Khella will be affected from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM on 26 May, 2025.

In order to carry out Preventive maintenance of 33 KV Batapora line and yard at Receiving Station Batapora and Gagren, shutdown of 33KV Kanipora-Batapora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Gagren & Batapora shall remain off while power supply to Gagren, Town, Sharatpora, Meemander, Habdipora, Industrial area Gagren, Town Batpora, Sedow, Hirpora, Devpora Hotline, District Hospital, DPL and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 25 May, 2025.

Similarly to carry out the works of Branch cutting/ pruning of trees coming under 33 KV lines, the shutdown of 33KV Wanpoh Sarnal line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Harnag, Nai Basti, Sarnal, Anchidora, Akura shall remain off while power supply to Khanabal, Sarnal, Lazibal, Dak Bungalow, Qazigund, Mattan Chowk and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 26 May, 2025.

Further, the shutdown of 33KV Wanpoh Ashajipora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Ashajipora, Dialgam shall remain off while power supply to Ashajipora, Dialgam, Moominabad and adjoining areas area will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 28 & 31 May, 2025.

Also in this connection, the shutdown of 33KV Wanpoh Malaknag line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Janglat Mandi, Malaknag, Brakpora shall remain off while power supply to Janglat Mandi, Brakpora, Doonipawa, Hazratbal and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 28 & 31 May, 2025.

Likewise, the shutdown of 33KV Lisser Kokernag line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Kokernag, Dandipora shall remain off while power supply to Kokernag, Dandipora, Sagam, Vailoo and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 27 & 29 May, 2025.

Moreover, the shutdown of 33KV Lisser Hiller line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Hiller, Shankerpora, Aarkoshipora shall remain off while power supply to Hiller, Shankerpora, Akingam, Aarikoshipora and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 28 & 31 May, 2025.

Additionally, the shutdown of 33KV Lisser Dooru line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Dooru, Verinag, Chowgund, Toll Post shall remain off while power supply to Dooru, Verinag, Hiller, Lower Munda, Sadiwara and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 01 & 03 June, 2025.

Furthermore, the shutdown of 33KV Mattan Gopalpora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Gopalpora, Kawarigam shall remain off while power supply to Gopalpora, Kheribal, Rampora, Kawarigam and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 26 May, 2025.

Besides, the shutdown of 33KV Mattan Achabal line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Achabal, Shangus, Cherpora shall remain off while power supply to Achabal, Shangus, Nowgam, Cherpora, Uteersoo and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 27 & 29 May, 2025.

In connection with Branch cutting/ pruning of trees coming under 33 KV lines, the shutdown of 33KV Kulgam DH Pora line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Chawalgam, Rambhama, Nillow, DH Pora, Nagam shall remain off while power supply to Chawalgam, Gopalpora, Nihama, Kanjiullar, Kapran, DH Pora, Manzgam, DK Marg and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 24 May, 2025.

Also the shutdown of 33KV Mattan Pahalgam line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Salia, Hutmurrah, Sallar, Aishmuqam, Batkoot , GIS/ AIS Pahalgam shall remain off while power supply to Pahalgam, Batkoot, Aishmuqam, Seer, Sallar, Akad, Hutmurrah, Salia and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 28 & 31 May, 2025.