Weather Forecast for Jammu & Kashmir: February 6-16, 2025

Srinagar, Feb 6, 2025: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a detailed weather forecast for Jammu & Kashmir, covering the period from February 6 to February 16, 2025. The forecast suggests a mix of dry and cloudy conditions with intermittent snowfall and rain, particularly around February 9-11 and February 15-16.

Detailed Weather Forecast

February 6-8: Generally Dry

The weather across Jammu & Kashmir is expected to remain stable and dry during this period. No significant precipitation is predicted, making it a favorable time for travel and outdoor activities.

February 9: Possibility of Light Rain/Snow

There is a chance of light rain or snow at isolated to scattered locations. Travelers heading towards higher altitudes should remain cautious as roads might become slippery.

February 10-11: Generally Cloudy with Light Rain/Snow at Scattered Places

Cloudy weather will dominate the region, with the possibility of light rain or snowfall at scattered locations. Tourists and locals should stay updated on road and weather conditions.

February 12-14: Generally Dry

Dry weather is expected to return, providing a good window for travel and outdoor activities.

February 15-16: Generally Cloudy with Light Rain/Snow at Isolated Places

A fresh spell of cloudy weather is likely, with the possibility of light rain or snow at a few isolated places. Travelers should plan accordingly.

Advisory for Tourists and Travelers

The Meteorological Centre has issued the following advisory:

• Tourists, transporters, and travelers are advised to stay updated with official weather and traffic advisories.
• Those traveling to higher altitudes should exercise caution due to potential snowfall and slippery roads.
• It is recommended to carry necessary winter gear and check for any travel restrictions before planning trips.

The administration continues to monitor weather conditions closely and will issue updates as needed. Stay tuned for more weather alerts and advisories.

For real-time updates, follow the official weather and traffic bulletins.

J&K Police population ratio increases by 58.90% from 2019 to 2023

Ladakh records steady growth in Police strength over the years

Srinagar, Feb 05 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir has secured the 4th rank in the country for the police population ratio from 2019 to year 2023, with a ratio of 598.52 police personnel per lakh of the population.

The Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, provided these details regarding the police population ratio in the Lok Sabha.

Since 2019, J&K has shown consistent performance in its police population ratio. In 2019, the ratio was 656.62, one of the highest in the country. Over the years, the ratio saw a gradual decline, reaching 590.15 in 2022. However, in 2023, it rose to 598.52, maintaining the region’s strong position.

As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), this marks a significant 58.90% increase in the police population ratio since 2019, when the ratio was 656.62.

The J&K’s ranking in 2023 follows states like Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram, which have higher police population ratios.

Meanwhile, Ladakh has seen a significant increase in its police population ratio over the past few years. As of 01.01.2019, the ratio stood at 569.05 police per lakh of population. This increased slightly to 563.51 by 01.01.2020. However, in the following years, Ladakh experienced a remarkable surge in its police strength.

By 01.01.2021, the ratio rose to 822.82, and it continued to increase in the subsequent years, reaching 873.67 by 01.01.2022. As of 01.01.2023, Ladakh’s police population ratio was 873.67—(KNO)

NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi hits out at Centre over massive detention of 500 people in Kashmir valley

Srinagar, Feb 5: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) leader and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday hit out at the Union government over the “detention of over 500 people” after Kulgam attack, saying that punishing an “entire population” for the “actions of a few is not counterterrorism but collective retribution.”

Mehdi was responding to the reports that said that over 500 people have been detained in a massive crackdown across the valley in wake of killing of a retired soldier Manzoor Ahmad Wagay in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday. His wife and niece were also wounded in the terror attack.

The report said that those detained were largely relatives of Kashmiri militants based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and this measure were aimed at sending a message to militants operating from across the border that “such attacks won’t be tolerated.”

“I have been briefed about reports of over 500 individuals being rounded up by the SOG (Special Operation Group of J&K Police) in sweeping nocturnal raids across Kashmir. The number is suspected to be much higher in actuality. I fail to imagine the terror of a family whose loved ones now lie in the abyss of an opaque security system. This is not security. This is punishment by exile,” the NC MP said in a post on X.

While unequivocally condemning the recent attack on a Territorial Army soldier and his family, Mehdi asserted that counterterrorism measures should not translate into collective punishment for the entire population.

“Violence, especially against women and children, is abhorrent. But to punish an entire population for the crimes of a few is not counterterrorism – it is collective retribution. The establishment in Kashmir and in Delhi need to arrive at a common denominator as far as conducting operations in Kashmir is concerned. The use of vague, legally unsound terminology such as “OGWs,” “Hybrid Militants”, etc. to justify human rights violations must be shunned,” he added.

“No regime in the world has successfully governed a population by making itself the object of its people’s fear and resentment. I strongly remind you of the moral calculus at play here, if you must rule by repression, then you have already lost your legitimacy. If your idea of democracy is a valley silenced by fear rather than engaged in dialogue, then your democracy lies in darkness,” the MP said.–(UNI)